PHYSICAL THERAPIST

COOPER PEDIATRICS; Cape May Court House (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive employee benefits program

Professional development opportunities

Attractive working conditions

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Cape May Court House is seeking a Physical Therapist to evaluate patients, plan interventions, and implement treatments based on individual needs. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy and a valid NJ license. This role offers a dynamic work environment focused on patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited college or university with a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy.
• Must possess (or be eligible for) a current license to practice Physical Therapy in the State of NJ.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients for physical therapy and plans appropriate interventions.
• Implements treatment including manual therapy and functional training.
• Documents outcomes and consults with other medical staff regarding patient progress.
• Performs re-evaluation to adjust interventions and document progress.
• Completes required continuing education and documentation.

Skills

Patient evaluation

Intervention planning

Manual therapy techniques

Documentation and communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

About us

Cooper University Health Care is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving residents and visitors throughout Cape May County. The system includes Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional; three urgent care facilities; nearly 30 primary care and specialty care offices in multiple locations throughout Cape May County; The Cancer Center at Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional; the Claire C. Brodesser Surgery Center; AMI at Cooper, Miracles Fitness and numerous freestanding outpatient facilities providing wound care, lab, and physical therapy services. We have a commitment to our employees by providing competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part time employees a comprehensive employee benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, on-site Early Education Center (employee discount), attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.

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Experience Required

• Evaluates patients for physical therapy, in the in-patient setting, integrating the appropriate techniques of examination, history taking and systems review for musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiovascular/pulmonary and integument
• Plans the intervention for inpatients, including the most appropriate intervention strategies, frequency and time frames for optimal improvement, based upon the information gathered from the evaluation. Plans are appropriate to meet patient's specific age group
• Implements treatment or interventions, consistent with the evaluation and plan of care including, but not limited to: physical agents; mechanical modalities; electrotherapeutic modalities; integument repair and protection techniques; assistive, adaptive, orthotic, prosthetic, supportive equipment; manual therapy techniques; functional training therapeutic exercise; patient/family instruction; coordination of care; communication and documentation appropriate to patient's specific age group
• Performs re-evaluation of the patient to modify or re-direct interventions to reach therapy/patient goals; incorporate new clinical findings or address patient failure to respond to previous interventions. Applies diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability tests
• Outcomes of the evaluation, plan, intervention (treatment) and reevaluation process are documented in a timely manner to the referring physician. Outcome data collection for departmental use, including performance improvement and patient satisfaction are maintained in addition to reports on patient's progress for review by other members of the rehabilitative team. Consults with physician and nursing concerning patient progress and treatment.
• Completes Departmental and Hospital wide requirements for continuing education including minimum contact hour requirements at clinical education days.
• Applies appropriate application and supervision of NPWT, including dressing changes and education / instruction to providers, nursing and family. Completes appropriate documentation related to NWPT.

Education Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited college or university with a minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Physical Therapy

License/Certification Requirements

• Must possess (or be eligible for) a current license to practice Physical Therapy in the State of NJ.