Physical Therapist

Middlesex Health is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist to provide evidence-based rehabilitative care for diverse patients across our integrated healthcare system. In this role, you will evaluate functional limitations, develop and implement individualized treatment plans, and use manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and modalities to restore mobility, reduce pain, and prevent disability. You will collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and other clinicians, document care in the EMR, educate patients and families, and contribute to quality, safety, and performance-improvement initiatives in a supportive, learning-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' functional mobility, strength, balance, and pain using standardized assessments
• Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans and goals
• Provide therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular re-education, and functional training interventions
• Perform manual therapy and apply therapeutic modalities as appropriate
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs, safety, and condition management
• Document evaluations, progress notes, and outcomes accurately in the EMRCollaborate with physicians, nursing, and interdisciplinary team members on care plans
• Participate in discharge planning and recommendations for equipment or continued services
• Contribute to quality improvement, safety, and clinical best-practice initiatives
• Maintain licensure, certifications, and ongoing professional development

Required Skills

• Physical therapy evaluation and treatment planning
• Orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation
• Manual therapy techniques
• Therapeutic exercise prescription
• Gait and balance training
• Use of physical modalities (e.g., e-stim, ultrasound, heat/cold)
• EMR documentation
• Patient and family education
• Interdisciplinary care coordination
• Outcome measurement and quality improvement