per diem Physical Therapist

Continuum Healthcare Inc.; Bloomingdale (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Bloomingdale, NJ, seeks a Physical Therapist to manage patient care and supervise rehabilitation staff. A Bachelor's degree in physical therapy or related field and active state licensure are required. Responsibilities include participating in interdisciplinary teams and ensuring quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited college or university with a relevant degree.
• Active state licensure as a therapist.

Responsibilities

• Manage care of patients in a facility.
• Supervise assistants and aides in service delivery.
• Participate in interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

Managing patient care

Knowledge of rehabilitation

Cost management

Supervising assistants

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical therapy or occupational therapy

Master's degree in speech-language pathology or equivalent certification

Job description

Overview

Physical Therapist - PT

Physical Therapist - PT - POSITION SUMMARY:

A therapist’s overall responsibility is to manage the care of the patient/resident, managing quality of all related outcomes. The therapist participates as an integral part of the interdisciplinary team, manages resources to meet the needs of the patient/resident and related customers balancing outcomes and cost effective and efficient treatment.

Reports To

Physical Therapist - PT - REPORTS TO:

Directly reports to the Director of Rehabilitation or designee of the facility where providing therapy services.

Supervises

Physical Therapist - PT - SUPERVISES:

Supervises clinically all assistants and aides of patients to which the therapist is directing or overseeing the delivery of services according to an established plan of care. Supervision follows all accepted state and federal guidelines for the respective discipline.

Recommended Minimum Position Qualifications

Physical Therapist - PT - RECOMMENDED MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Graduate of an accredited college or university with minimally a bachelors degree in physical therapy or occupational therapy, or a masters degree in speech-language pathology and/or equivalent certification accepted by the designated professional accrediting body

Foreign trained therapists must meet the education standards as defined by the state licensing board in the state they practice in.

Professional Experience

1. Prefer-experience/knowledge managing other rehabilitation personnel.
2. Prefer-experience/knowledge in long term care facilities.
3. Prefer-experience/knowledge managing cost and productivity
4. Prefer Outpatient experience/ knowledge.
5. Knowledge in governmental and regulatory guidelines in designated healthcare settings

Certification/Licensure

Actively licensed therapist in assigned state(s) of employment as a Speech Language Pathologist, Physical or Occupational Therapist or related health care profession

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