Per Diem Physical Therapist — Acute Rehab

Penn Medicine

Plainsboro Township (NJ)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 83,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Penn Medicine Princeton is seeking a Physical Therapist to join our Acute Rehab unit on a per diem basis. The unit operates 8:30 - 4:30 pm, with shifts at least once or twice a week and one Saturday per month. A PT license and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification are required.

The candidate will evaluate patients, design care plans, and document in the EMR, collaborating with the care team to support quality recovery. This position emphasizes continued education and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

Physical Therapist credential required.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) required.
Basic Life Saving certification (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

Performs a patient examination in a technically competent manner.
Uses sound judgment and follows established standards of practice independently.
Evaluates clinical findings to determine rehab diagnosis and outcomes of care.
Designs a plan of care that integrates goals, treatment, outcomes and discharge plan.
Performs interventions and assesses response to care, adapting delivery as needed.
Performs reassessments and identifies needs for other services.
Documents in the EMR within designated time frames and communicates with the case manager.