- Location
- Totowa, New Jersey, United States · published
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Marketing
- Source
- Workable
Description
Orthopedic Physical Therapist – Totowa, NJ
Location: Totowa, NJ
Setting: Orthopedic Outpatient Rehabilitation
Position: Full-Time
Salary: $110,000–$120,000 annually + Benefits
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Caseload: 2 patients per hour
Job Summary
An orthopedic surgeon-owned outpatient practice in Totowa has an opening for a Physical Therapist with an interest in musculoskeletal and postoperative rehabilitation. The position involves treating patients with joint injuries, mobility limitations, and conditions requiring ongoing physical therapy. You'll conduct evaluations, provide therapeutic interventions, and follow patients through their rehabilitation. The practice schedules two patients per hour and works within a multidisciplinary clinical setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients recovering from orthopedic injuries and surgical procedures.
- Assess joint mobility, strength, gait, and functional limitations.
- Develop treatment plans appropriate to the patient's stage of recovery.
- Provide therapeutic exercise, stretching, and manual interventions as indicated.
- Monitor progress and determine when to advance rehabilitation activities.
- Recognize concerns requiring consultation with the referring physician.
- Instruct patients on appropriate home exercises and recovery precautions.
- Maintain accurate rehabilitation notes and discharge documentation.