Pediatric Physical Therapist: Help Kids Move & Thrive

RWJBarnabas Health; Lincoln Park (NJ); On-site; USD 81,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health’s Children’s Specialized Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ is hiring a Physical Therapist. The role provides pediatric therapy services in a collaborative, family-centered environment, focusing on mobility, function, and independence in children.

The position is hourly, with a pay range shown at $70.95 per hour. It requires a PT degree, NJ license or eligibility, and BLS certification, with pediatric clinical experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program required
• Current New Jersey Physical Therapist license or eligibility for licensure required
• American Heart Association BLS Provider certification required
• Completion of a pediatric clinical affiliation preferred
• Demonstrates physical stamina and ability to perform patient lifting and therapeutic handling
• Ability to collaborate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare and educational professionals

Responsibilities

• Evaluating pediatric patients through histories, screenings, clinical observations, and appropriate assessment tools to identify functional abilities and areas of need
• Developing individualized treatment plans and establishing realistic, measurable functional goals focused on remediation, compensation, adaptation, and prevention of physical limitations
• Selecting, implementing, and evaluating the effectiveness of appropriate physical therapy interventions based on each child's clinical presentation and functional goals
• Applying principles of activity analysis to assess and address the physical, perceptual, cognitive, and psychosocial demands of activities while considering each child's abilities and environmental needs
• Educating patients and families on treatment plans, functional goals, symptoms, prognosis, and strategies to support continued progress and independence
• Communicating patient progress, clinical findings, treatment recommendations, and discharge plans effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members through written and verbal communication
• Collaborating with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other healthcare and educational professionals to coordinate comprehensive, patient-centered care
• Providing guidance, training, and support to Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs), aides, staff, and students as appropriate to established competency expectations
• Seeking supervision and clinical consultation when appropriate, incorporating feedback, and actively contributing to professional development and improvement initiatives
• Making individualized discharge recommendations that consider each child's prognosis, family needs, functional goals, role expectations, and available community resources
• Maintaining established productivity expectations and meeting minimum annual service volume requirements

Education

Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health’s Children’s Specialized Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ is hiring a Physical Therapist. The role provides pediatric therapy services in a collaborative, family-centered environment, focusing on mobility, function, and independence in children.

The position is hourly, with a pay range shown at $70.95 per hour. It requires a PT degree, NJ license or eligibility, and BLS certification, with pediatric clinical experience preferred.