LICENSED PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Cooper University Health Care; Cape May Court House (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Cape May Court House is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients in an inpatient setting. The role involves planning interventions, implementing treatment strategies, and documenting patient progress. Join a dedicated team committed to professional development and quality patient care.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits program

Professional development opportunities

Attractive working conditions

Qualifications

• Evaluates patients for physical therapy in the inpatient setting.
• Plans interventions based on patient evaluations.
• Documents evaluation and treatment outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Implements treatment strategies for optimal patient improvement.
• Performs re-evaluations and modifies interventions as needed.
• Completes continuing education requirements.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Treatment Planning

Manual Therapy Techniques

Functional Training

Communication

Education

Bachelors Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

LICENSED PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Cape May Court House, NJ
Job ID CR521 Job Type Temporary
Shift Day
Specialty Other Professional

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About us

Cooper University Health Care is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving residents and visitors throughout Cape May County. The system includes Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional, three urgent care facilities; Cape Regional Physicians Associates with primary care and specialty care providers delivering services in multiple locations throughout Cape May County; The Cancer Center at Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional, the Claire C. Brodesser Surgery Center; AMI at Cooper, Miracles Fitness and numerous freestanding outpatient facilities providing wound care, lab, and physical therapy services. We have a commitment to our employees by providing competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive employee benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, on-site Early Education Center (employee discount), attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.

Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional is accredited by the Joint Commission and has received the Gold Seal of approval.

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Experience Required

• Evaluates patients for physical therapy, in the in-patient setting, integrating the appropriate techniques of examination, history taking and systems review for musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiovascular/pulmonary and integument
• Plans the intervention for inpatients, including the most appropriate intervention strategies, frequency and time frames for optimal improvement, based upon the information gathered from the evaluation. Plans are appropriate to meet patient's specific age group
• Implements treatment or interventions, consistent with the evaluation and plan of care including, but not limited to: physical agents; mechanical modalities; electrotherapeutic modalities; integument repair and protection techniques; assistive, adaptive, orthotic, prosthetic, supportive equipment; manual therapy techniques; functional training therapeutic exercise; patient/family instruction; coordination of care; communication and documentation appropriate to patient's specific age group
• Performs re-evaluation of the patient to modify or re-direct interventions to reach therapy/patient goals; incorporate new clinical findings or address patient failure to respond to previous interventions. Applies diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability tests
• Outcomes of the evaluation, plan, intervention (treatment) and reevaluation process are documented in a timely manner to the referring physician. Outcome data collection for departmental use, including performance improvement and patient satisfaction are maintained in addition to reports on patient's progress for review by other members of the rehabilitative team. Consults with physician and nursing concerning patient progress and treatment
• Completes Departmental and Hospital-wide requirements for continuing education including minimum contact hour requirements at clinical education days
• Applies appropriate application and supervision of NPWT, including dressing changes and education / instruction to providers, nursing and family. Completes appropriate documentation related to NWPT
• Demonstrates professional role in the education of Departmental, nursing, and non-nursing clinical staff. Assists in activities to facilitate professional development

Education Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited college or university with a minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Physical Therapy

License/Certification Requirements

• Must possess (or be eligible for) a current license to practice Physical Therapy in the State of NJ

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