CarePoint Health is one of New Jersey’s leading health care systems comprised of three long-standing and highly-regarded hospitals – Bayonne Medical Center, Christ Hospital and Hoboken University Medical Center. CarePoint united three area hospitals to provide 360-degree-coordinated care by integrating the medical facilities and physician networks associated with these institutions. With over 4,500 employees, CarePoint is the largest private employer in Hudson County, New Jersey and each year provides care to over 300,000 individuals.

CarePoint prides itself on its patient-focused approach to care delivery, with an emphasis on preventative medicine, health education, and disease management. Leveraging its vast network of physicians and healthcare experts, CarePoint is quickly becoming recognized as a leader in the broader healthcare landscape as it pioneers creative solutions to address urgent population health needs.

Organizes and conducts Physical Therapy programs for individuals referred by a physician to restore function and prevent disability following disease, injury or loss of body part. Helps patient reach maximum performance within their disabilities.

• Evaluates and plan specific treatment programs upon the referral of a physician.
• Treats and documents progress of patients in a timely fashion
• Evaluates the extent of the disability through pertinent chart findings and objective evaluation procedures
• Administers therapeutic exercise directly
• Teaches rehabilitation techniques to overcome disability through the use of supportive devices
• Assists with discharge planning.
• Maintains and cares for all therapeutic equipment in all patient areas.
• Instruct other health professionals, support personnel and patient, families in proper safety and exercise programs.
• Coordinates schedule of assigned in-patients or out-patients
• Maintains statistical reports as requested.
• Participates in a present in-service program as directed by Senior Education Therapist or Director of Rehabilitation Services. Performs at minimum 1 inservice per year for the department
• Records treatment data and progress notes in the medical records. Reports on patient progress at rounds or other clinical team meetings
• Assists in departmental marketing and educates medical and other hospital staff about services provided by physical therapy.
• Supervises affiliating students as per assignment of the Senior Education Physical Therapist

• Bachelor's Degree of Science Degree in Physical Therapy or Master's Degree of Science Degree in Physical Therapy required. 

• PT - Physical Therapist New Jersey Licensed required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support American Heart Association required

• Experience treating patients of all ages with all types of disabilities and multiple medical problems required
• Capable of frequent lifting and transferring of weight of to 300 pounds.
• Performs other related or miscellaneous duties as directed by superiors.

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with Company match
• Generous paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Advancement and career development opportunities

CarePoint Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.