Physical Therapist (Per Diem)

Ocean City, NJ

Part Time to Full Time

The Shores

Mid Level

Physical Therapist Per Diem
$60 per hour | Per Diem
The Shores, a UMC Community | Ocean City, NJ

Earn $60 an hour as a per diem Physical Therapist at The Shores in Ocean City, NJ. Pick your own day shifts, up to 40 hours a week. Weekends are there if you want them.

Who you’ll care for
The Shores is a senior living community a short walk from the Ocean City beach and boardwalk. Independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing with short-term rehab are all on one campus. Some of your patients are working to get home after a hospital stay. Others are long-term residents rebuilding strength so they can keep doing the things they love.

What You'll Do

Assess residents and develop personalized therapy plans that support mobility, function, and quality of life
Deliver skilled therapy services focused on improving strength, balance, movement, and daily independence
Maintain accurate documentation of evaluations, treatment sessions, and resident progress
Partner with nurses, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate resident care
Share updates on goals and progress with residents, families, and care team members as appropriate
Practice in accordance with professional standards, facility guidelines, and applicable state regulations for physical therapy services in New Jersey

What You'll Need

Required:

Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program
Active New Jersey PT license
Prior experience treating adults in a sub-acute and/or home care setting

Preferred:

Experience with Net Health Therapy documentation software

Good to Know

This role requires a negative pre-employment drug screening. A flu vaccination is also required to protect residents; medical and religious exemptions are considered.

Pay and Benefits

$60/hour, per diem
Flexible daytime schedule with optional weekend hours
Supportive, team-focused work environment
Streamlined onboarding and orientation
Consistent hours with work-life balance flexibility

Schedule

Per diem, up to 40 hours a week based on your availability
Flexible shift scheduling, daytime hours with weekends available if desired

Good to know
A pre-employment drug screen and background check are required. A flu vaccine is required to protect residents. Medical and religious exemptions are considered.

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Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

E-Verify Participation
United Methodist Communities participates in E-Verify.
This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

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