Occupational Therapist (Ot), Outpatient Rehab - Per Diem, Hand Therapy Experience Preferred

Jobtome; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtome is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide examinations and evaluations to determine prognosis, implement interventions, and update plans of care. You will collaborate with management to address clinical and operational issues and enhance rehab service utilization.

The role involves working with the team to ensure high-quality patient care, accurate documentation, and effective communication with patients and families across diverse settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy is required.
• Current licensure in the State of New Jersey is required.
• CPR certification is required.
• For home care and early intervention staff, a valid driver’s license, current automobile registration and proof of insurance.

Responsibilities

• Consults with medical, ancillary professionals and other team members to provide optimum quality patient care and effective operations.
• Demonstrates comprehensive evaluation skills and interventions, evaluating effectiveness and modifying plan of care as needed.
• Maintains and completes evaluations, patient records, reports and all written documentation effectively and in a timely manner, per guidelines.
• Effectively utilizes PTAs, aides and other support staff as appropriate.
• Communicates with patient and/or family to provide education and literature tailored to age, condition, and culture.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Summary

Provides physical therapy examination and evaluation to determine prognosis, provide intervention, and update plan of care. Assists manager/supervisor with clinical and operational issues. Works with manager to improve processes and utilization of rehab services.

Position Responsibilities

• Consults with medical, ancillary professionals and other team members/supervisors to provide optimum quality patient care and effective operations.
• Demonstrates comprehensive evaluation skills and interventions. This includes evaluating the effectiveness of interventions and modification of plan of care as appropriate.
• Maintains and completes evaluations, patient records, reports and all written documentation effectively and in a timely manner, in accordance with regulatory and department guidelines.
• Effectively utilizes PTAs, aides and other support staff as appropriate.
• Effectively communicates with patient and/or family/significant other in providing education and literature in accordance with the patient’s age, physical condition and cultural needs.

Required Education

Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy.

Training/Certifications/Licensure

Current licensure in the State of New Jersey. CPR certification. For home care and early intervention staff, a valid driver’s license, current automobile registration and proof of insurance.

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