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OUTREACH Physical & Occupational Therapy and Speech Rehabilitation lists this Physical Therapist opportunity in hudson county, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Per-Diem Physical Therapist – Hudson County NJ
Multiple open roles available across all New Jersey — Hudson, Bergen, and Essex counties.
OUTREACH Rehabilitation
New York & New Jersey Metropolitan Area
About OUTREACH Rehabilitation
OUTREACH Rehabilitation is a growing multidisciplinary rehabilitation practice providing Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech-Language Pathology treatment throughout the New York and New Jersey metropolitan area.
Our mission is to help older adults move better, feel better, and live better through high-quality, patient-centered rehabilitation care delivered directly in the home and community setting.
OUTREACH bridges the gap between traditional outpatient rehabilitation and home health by delivering individualized treatment in patients’ homes, senior residences, assisted living communities, and office settings.
We are seeking motivated, compassionate, and clinically driven Physical Therapists who are passionate about working with geriatric populations and value autonomy, flexibility, collaboration, and professional growth.
Position Summary
The Physical Therapist will evaluate and treat older adults in community-based settings, focusing on mobility, balance, fall prevention, functional independence, strength, endurance, and overall quality of life. Therapists work closely with patients, caregivers, physicians, and interdisciplinary rehabilitation team members to develop individualized plans of care that promote safe, functional, and meaningful outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and reassessments
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for geriatric patients
Assess home environments for safety concerns and environmental barriers
Perform balance, gait, and fall risk assessments
Address musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and functional impairments
Provide gait training, transfer training, therapeutic exercise, and neuromuscular re-education
Educate patients and caregivers on fall prevention, mobility strategies, adaptive equipment, and home exercise programs
Recommend and train patients in the use of assistive devices and adaptive equipment
Collaborate with physicians, caregivers, and interdisciplinary rehabilitation team members
Complete timely and accurate electronic documentation in compliance with regulatory and company standards
Qualifications
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
Active New York Physical Therapy License required
Preferred Clinical Experience
Geriatric rehabilitation
Fall prevention and balance training
Neurological rehabilitation
Functional mobility training
Home-based rehabilitation
Chronic disease management
Vestibular or cardiopulmonary rehabilitation experience is a plus
Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently while remaining collaborative within a team environment
Home care, home health, outpatient geriatrics, or community-based rehabilitation experience preferred
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary: Starting at $60 per Visit (Based on Medicare Units billed)
Paid sick leave
Comprehensive onboarding, and clinical support
Collaborative and supportive team culture
Why Join OUTREACH?
At OUTREACH, we believe rehabilitation is most impactful when care is delivered where patients are most comfortable — in their own environments. Our therapists are empowered to build meaningful relationships with patients while practicing with autonomy, flexibility, and strong clinical support.
We are building a culture focused on collaboration, growth, innovation, and compassionate care for older adults throughout the communities we serve.
Equal Opportunity Employer
OUTREACH Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace for all employees and patients.
Who can apply
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