Hire, Physical Therapist

About the Role

Redefine Healthcare is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist (PT) to join their expanding team. The role involves evaluating, planning, and implementing individualized physical therapy treatment programs to help patients restore function, improve mobility, and relieve pain. This position is available in Edison or Paterson offices.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform initial patient examinations and evaluations, including history, systems review, and objective testing for MSK conditions.
• Establish diagnosis, prognosis, and individualized plans of care with measurable, functional goals.
• Determine which components of the plan of care may be delegated to a PTA or supportive personnel, consistent with N.J.A.C. 13:39A-7.1 through 13:39A-7.3 and the patient's clinical presentation.
• Perform periodic re-evaluations and revise the plan of care as clinically indicated or required by payer policy.
• Deliver skilled PT interventions (therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education, modalities, gait and functional training) directly to patients.
• Provide on-site supervision for PTAs implementing delegated components of the plan of care, remaining immediately available for consultation per N.J.A.C. 13:39A-7.2.
• Retain professional responsibility and accountability for all care rendered under the PT's plan of care, including care delivered by supervised personnel.
• Recognize and respond to clinical red flags and escalate as warranted.
• 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, where applicable.
• Complete timely, accurate documentation within the electronic health record 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 (spine, shoulder, knee, hip, post-surgical orthopedic conditions).
• 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) throughout a full clinical shift.
• Manual dexterity for hands-on manual therapy techniques and equipment operation.
• May require travel between Care Center locations within the network.

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 (HIPAA, corporate compliance, coding integrity) 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Hours: 40 hours per week

Pay Rate: $54-57/ hour