Physical Therapist, Acute Rehab - Per Diem

Virtua Health; Marlton (NJ); On-site; USD 69,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtua Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to provide examination, evaluation, intervention and ongoing plan of care for patients. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to optimize outcomes and ensure quality care.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy, NJ licensure, CPR certification, and, for home care roles, a valid driver’s license and vehicle. Excellent patient communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from an APTA-accredited program.
• Current licensure in the State of New Jersey and CPR certification.
• Driver’s license and vehicle for home care/early intervention staff where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Consult with medical and team members to ensure optimum patient care and operations.
• Demonstrate comprehensive evaluation skills and modify plan of care as needed.
• Maintain evaluations, patient records, and documentation in a timely, compliant manner.
• Supervise PTAs, aides and support staff as appropriate.
• Communicate with patients and families to educate and provide literature tailored to age and cultural needs.

Skills

Team collaboration

Patient communication

Clinical evaluation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy (APTA-accredited)

Job description

Summary

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

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.

Salary

$57.25 - $57.25 Hourly

Benefits

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short‑term disability and optional long‑term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.