Physical Therapist (Per Diem)

Physical Therapist Per Diem

$60 per hour | Per Diem

The Shores, a UMC Community

2201 Bay Avenue, Ocean City, NJ 08226

Join our Therapy team at The Shores in Ocean City. This per diem position offers $60 per hour with flexible daytime scheduling. Flexible scheduling, work up to 40 hours a week.

About the Community

The Shores is a community serving residents in assisted living, memory support, skilled nursing, and short-term rehabilitation. Our Therapy team plays an essential role in helping residents regain strength, mobility, and independence so they can enjoy the best possible quality of life.

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

Pay and Benefits

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

Schedule

• Per diem, as needed
• Flexible shift scheduling, daytime hours with weekends available

Why UMC

United Methodist Communities has been Certified as a Great Place to Work for 9 years in a row and has proudly served New Jersey seniors for more than 100 years. Our team members feel the impact of what they do every day, with 87% saying their work makes a difference.

How to Apply

Apply in about 5 minutes. We respond to every applicant within 48 hours and review applications on a rolling basis.

To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

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.