Physical Therapist

Rochester Regional Health; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 51,143 - 72,840; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Newark seeks a skilled Physical Therapist to provide compassionate care to patients. You will assess and evaluate patient conditions and create tailored treatment plans to ensure successful rehabilitation. Responsibilities include mentoring team members and communicating effectively with physicians. This per diem position offers flexibility with day shifts. The ideal candidate will exhibit strong communication skills and a patient-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Skills in patient evaluation and assessment to determine rehabilitation potential.
• Experience developing physical therapy treatment plans including mobility training and therapeutic exercise.
• Ability to mentor and coach team members in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patient impairment and report progress.
• Develop and implement physical therapy treatment plans for patients.
• Train and mentor team members to ensure departmental standards.

Skills

Patient-focused care

Exceptional communication

Leadership skills

Job description

SUMMARY

As a Physical Therapist, you welcome patients and put them at ease. You provide PT to patients with care and compassion to ensure rehabilitation success.

Each of the hospitals of Rochester Regional Health provides a full range of diagnostic, treatment, and educational services to persons with disorders of the cardiopulmonary system. Special emphasis is placed on pulmonary health promotion and disease prevention.

STATUS:

Per diem

LOCATION:

Newark-Wayne Community Hospital

DEPARTMENT:

Physical Therapy

SCHEDULE:

Day shift, varies, 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (flexible start times), weekend rotation required (enhanced weekend per diem rate)

ATTRIBUTES

• Developed leadership skills

• Patient-focused, with demonstrated care and compassion

• Exceptional communication and documentation skills

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patient Evaluation. Assess patient impairment and current condition to evaluate rehabilitation potential; report on patient progress, communicate effectively with physician and other team members; counsel patient and family according to degree of disability or impairment

• Treatment & Planning. Develop physical therapy treatment project for each patient, including training in functional mobility, use of assistive devices, therapeutic exercise, balance and coordination retraining, massage, heat, and cryotherapy; apply diagnostic and progressive functionality tests

• Leadership. Train, mentor, and coach team members to ensure standards of the department are met; address scheduling needs to ensure proper coverage is provided

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

PAY RANGE

$45.00 - $45.00