Occupational Therapist - Rehab Evaluation & Care Coordination

Jobtome; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtome is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide examination and evaluation to determine prognosis, deliver interventions, and update plans of care. The role collaborates with management to address clinical and operational issues and to improve rehab service utilization.

Responsibilities include collaborating with medical and ancillary staff, evaluating intervention effectiveness, maintaining complete patient records, and educating patients and families in a culturally appropriate manner.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy.
• 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.

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.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Jobtome is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide examination and evaluation to determine prognosis, deliver interventions, and update plans of care. The role collaborates with management to address clinical and operational issues and to improve rehab service utilization.

Responsibilities include collaborating with medical and ancillary staff, evaluating intervention effectiveness, maintaining complete patient records, and educating patients and families in a culturally appropriate manner.