- Location
- Colonia, New Jersey, United States · published
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Marketing
- Source
- Workable
Description
Orthopedic Physical Therapist
Location: Colonia, NJ
Setting: Orthopedic Outpatient Rehabilitation
Position: Full-Time
Salary: $110,000–$120,000 annually + Benefits
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Patient Volume: 2 patients per hour
Job Summary
An orthopedic outpatient practice in Colonia is looking for a Physical Therapist to treat patients recovering from injuries, surgery, and other musculoskeletal conditions. The practice is owned by an orthopedic surgeon and offers a multidisciplinary setting for patients requiring physical therapy as part of their orthopedic care. Responsibilities include conducting initial evaluations, providing follow-up treatment, monitoring recovery, and updating rehabilitation programs based on patient progress. The clinic schedules two patients per hour.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess range of motion, strength, balance, and physical limitations.
- Create rehabilitation programs for orthopedic and postoperative conditions.
- Provide therapeutic exercise, mobility training, and appropriate manual interventions.
- Guide patients through different stages of orthopedic recovery.
- Monitor improvements in movement and physical function.
- Modify treatment plans according to clinical findings and progress.
- Provide instructions for home exercise programs and safe activity progression.
- Prepare reassessment reports and discharge recommendations.