Hire, Physical Therapist

About the Role

At Redefine Healthcare, we specialize in continuity of care for our patients with a dedicated team of Neurosurgeons, Interventional Pain Management Specialists, Orthopedists, Psychiatrists, Physical Therapists, and Chiropractors. We are looking for a dedicated, full-time Physical Therapist (PT) to join our expanding team in our Edison or Paterson Office.

Job Details

• Job Title: Physical Therapist (PT)
• Pay Rate: $54-57/hour
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Evaluation & Plan of Care
• Perform initial patient examinations, including history, systems review, and objective testing for MSK conditions.
• Establish diagnosis, prognosis, and individualized plans of care with measurable, functional goals.
• Determine components of the plan of care delegable to a PTA or supportive personnel.
• Perform periodic re-evaluations and revise plans of care as clinically indicated or required by payer policy.
• Direct Treatment & Supervision
• Deliver skilled PT interventions (therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education, modalities, gait and functional training) to patients.
• Provide on-site supervision for PTAs implementing delegated components of the plan of care.
• Retain professional responsibility and accountability for all care rendered under the PT's plan of care.
• Recognize and respond to clinical red flags and escalate as warranted.
• Interdisciplinary Coordination
• Communicate evaluation findings, progress, and discharge recommendations to referring physicians and other treating professionals.
• Participate in care coordination with ASC-based surgeons for pre- and post-operative MSK rehabilitation pathways.
• Documentation & Compliance
• Complete timely, accurate documentation within the electronic health record (EHR) for every encounter.
• Co-sign or review PTA documentation as required by New Jersey and Medicare regulations.
• Maintain documentation in accordance with Redefine Healthcare record-retention and HIPAA policies.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Working knowledge of New Jersey physical therapy practice law and Board of Physical Therapy Examiners rules governing PT/PTA supervision and delegation.
• Strong clinical reasoning across common outpatient musculoskeletal diagnoses.
• Effective written and verbal communication with patients and referring physicians.
• Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) documentation and outpatient therapy billing.
• Cultural competence and patient-centered communication.
• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and lift/transfer patients (typically up to 50 lbs. with assistance/equipment as needed).
• Manual dexterity for hands-on manual therapy techniques and equipment operation.
• Works in an outpatient clinical setting; may require travel between Care Center locations.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted New Jersey Physical Therapist license.
• Current CPR/BLS certification (American Heart Association or equivalent).
• Compliance with all applicable NJ Board of Physical Therapy Examiners continuing competency requirements.
• Successful completion of Redefine Healthcare compliance training prior to independent patient contact.
• No current or pending licensure discipline, Medicare/Medicaid exclusion, or OIG exclusion-list finding.
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or equivalent entry-level PT degree from a CAPTE-accredited program.
• Outpatient orthopedic clinical experience preferred; new graduates considered with appropriate mentorship.
• Experience in a physician-affiliated outpatient setting is a plus.