Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.
We are now hiring a Full-Time Physical Therapist in Hillsborough, NJ. The Physical Therapist will provide medical, therapeutic and recreational support to individuals with developmental disabilities.
Responsibilities
Responsible for providing rehabilitating services to our individuals
Evaluate consumers, create physical treatment plans, and ensure the implementation of the plan
Responsible for training staff on all plans
Ensure that all consumers' adaptive equipment are operable
Serve as an active member of each person’s Inter-Disciplinary Team (IDT), which includes involvement in Individual Habilitation Plan development
Prepare progress reports for consumer's immediate support group
Ensure that staff are documenting accurately and current physical therapy plans are being implemented, to ensure our consumer’s overall needs are being met
Comply with all internal and state regulations and participate in all inspections and investigations
Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
Employee must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in related field
Minimum 2 years' experience in-home community-based service or related field
Knowledge and understanding of local regulatory agency operations
Understanding and commitment to community-based support for persons with disabilities