Physical Therapist

RWJBarnabas Health; Inverness; On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to administer therapy programs aimed at restoring function and relieving pain for patients. This role involves assessing patient needs, setting realistic goals, and collaborating with families and healthcare teams. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Physical Therapy and demonstrate strong communication and assessment skills. Join a forward-thinking organization that values professional development and offers a supportive environment for both patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physical Therapy required; pediatric affiliation preferred.
• Strong communication and assessment skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Administers physical therapy programs to restore function and relieve pain.
• Communicates effectively with patients and collaborates with healthcare teams.
• Evaluates treatment methods and makes discharge recommendations.

Skills

Physical Therapy

Patient Assessment

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Goal Setting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Master's Degree in Physical Therapy

Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Physical Therapist
Req #: 0000199055

Category: Physical Therapy

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Day

Facility: Childrens Specialized Hosp

Department: Opportunity Project

Location:

Millburn (MIL),
225 Millburn Ave Suite 202, Millburn, NJ 07041

Job Summary Plans and administers physical therapy programs for patients to restore function, relieve pain, prevent disability following injury or disease within scope of practice.

Essential Job Functions Selects, administers, and interprets assessment tools as designated in competency expectations including: History, Screening, Observations, and Evaluations as appropriated to patients. Identifies and prioritizes time realistic functional goals for remediation, compensation, adaptation or prevention of deficits. Selects, utilizes and evaluates the effectiveness of appropriate treatment methods as designated in competency expectations. Applies principles of activity analysis for grading physical, perceptual/cognitive and psychosocial demands to produce an optimal mesh of child's or family's abilities to meet environmental demand. Communicates effectively with patients, families, & team in oral and written formats in both formal and non-formal situations. As designated in competency expectations, assists in training others. This may include. Staff, PTAs, Aides, & students. Takes responsibility for seeking supervision or consultation in relationship to clinical performance. Actively contributes to improvement plans effectively utilizes feedback. Meets competency expectations in explaining symptoms, prognosis and functional limitations for a variety of diagnostic groups. Makes discharge recommendations appropriate to the child & their family in consideration of child's prognosis, role expectations, and knowledge of community resources (as designated in competency expectations). Meets minimum annual expected volumes.

Formal Education and Job-Related Experience Bachelors, Masters, or Doctoral Degree with a major in Physical Therapy from an accredited program. Completion of a pediatric affiliation is preferred. Tact, initiative and judgment in the performance of duties.

Certification American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Provider Certification required.

License NJ Physical Therapy License or eligible.

Education and Experience - Additional Comments N/A

Job Specific Contacts Direct contact with patients, families, nursing, therapists and other health and education professionals. May also include community groups and universities.

Physical Demands Physical stamina for lifting and therapeutic handling of patients.

Working Environment - Additional Comments Therapy suite and Nursing unit.

Job Provides Direction To Assigns work to and follows up for satisfactory completion of duties of physical therapy assistants, aides, orthotics technician and assists with student training.

Additional Comments N/A

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer