Pediatric Physical Therapist — Hands-on Family-Centered Care

St. Luke's University Health Network; Phillipsburg (NJ); Sur place; USD 78 000 - 125 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

St. Luke’s University Health Network is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate, diagnose and manage patients with physical impairments in an outpatient setting.

The role requires a Doctoral/Masters/Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy, BLS certification, and an active NJ or PA PT license, with at least one year of outpatient experience. Compensation aligns with state requirements and program guidelines.

Qualifications

• Doctoral, Masters or Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy or PT certificate.
• BLS certification required upon hire or within 30 days.
• Current Physical Therapist license in NJ or PA (based on work location).

Responsabilités

• Performs comprehensive initial evaluations and develops treatment plans to improve function and reduce disability.
• Provides skilled interventions tailored to patient needs using appropriate techniques, modalities, and equipment.
• Collaborates with patients to set short- and long-term goals.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families and other healthcare providers, ensuring confidentiality.
• Manages patients to improve movement, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability.
• Establishes and updates diagnosis, prognosis and plan of care based on evidence and clinical reasoning.
• Reviews medical records and history including evaluation findings and responses to treatment.
• Educates patients and family about prognosis and care options.
• Participates in department programs and quality improvement initiatives.
• Cares for documentation of progress and outcomes.
• Supervises PTs and PTAs, and students as assigned.
• Maintains confidentiality and adheres to safety and reporting requirements.

Formation

Doctoral Degree, Masters or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited physical therapy program

Description du poste

St. Luke’s University Health Network is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate, diagnose and manage patients with physical impairments in an outpatient setting.

The role requires a Doctoral/Masters/Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy, BLS certification, and an active NJ or PA PT license, with at least one year of outpatient experience. Compensation aligns with state requirements and program guidelines.