Physical Therapist, Acute Care - (Per Diem)

Virtua; New Jersey; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in New Jersey is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide comprehensive evaluations, create treatment plans, and ensure high-quality patient care. This role involves collaboration with healthcare teams and maintaining thorough documentation in compliance with regulatory standards. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy, current licensure in New Jersey, and strong communication skills to effectively educate patients.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree from APTA accredited program.
• Current licensure in New Jersey.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Consult with medical professionals for optimum patient care.
• Maintain and complete evaluations, reports, and documentation.
• Utilize PTAs and aides effectively.

Skills

Evaluation skills

Communication

Patient care

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Summary:

Provides physical therapy examination and evaluation to determine prognosis, provide intervention, and update plan of care.

Assists manager/supervisor with clinical and operational issues. Works with manager to improve processes and utilization of rehab services.

Position Responsibilities:

• Consults with medical, ancillary professionals and other team members/supervisors to provide optimum quality patient care and effective operations.

• Demonstrates comprehensive evaluation skills and interventions. This includes evaluating the effectiveness of interventions and modification of plan of care as appropriate.

• Maintains and completes evaluations, patient records, reports and all written documentation effectively and in a timely manner, in accordance with regulatory and department guidelines.

• Effectively utilizes PTAs, aides and other support staff as appropriate.

• Effectively communicates with patient and/or family/significant other in providing education and literature in accordance with the patient’s age, physical condition and cultural needs.

Required Education:

Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy form a program accredited by the APTA.

Training/Certifications/Licensure:

Current licensure in the State of New Jersey.

CPR certification.

For home care and early intervention staff, a valid driver’s license, current automobile registration and proof of insurance.