Physical Therapist, Center For Child Development, Full Time, Day

01 The Valley Hospital; Ridgewood (NJ); On-site; USD 63,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D

Flexible Spending Accounts

Supplemental Voluntary Benefits

6 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Wellness Time Off

Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

EAP & Fitness Center Discounts

Job summary

Valley Health System in Ridgewood, NJ seeks a Pediatric Physical Therapist to plan and implement pediatric treatment programs focusing on development, positioning, and play-based therapy to encourage growth. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support patient progress.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Physical Therapy and a valid NJ license; no prior experience is required. BLS certification is preferred, and you will join a supportive health-system team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited School of Physical Therapy.
• No previous experience required.
• Current and Valid New Jersey license as a Physical Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and implement specific pediatric PT programs according to developmental sequence and proper positioning.
• Collaborate with pediatric interdisciplinary treatment team to support patient progress.

Skills

NJ PT License

BLS Certification

Keyboard Skills

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Time management

Team communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Position Summary

To plan, organize, and implement specific treatment programs for pediatric patients in a variety of age groups according to the principles and practices of Physical Therapy to include proper positioning through developmental sequence, proper handling techniques, and use of appropriate toys and/or equipment to encourage quality development. To collaborate with pediatric interdisciplinary treatment team.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited School of Physical Therapy.

Experience

No previous experience required.

Skills

• Current and Valid New Jersey license as a Physical Therapist.
• Current BLS Certification.
• Keyboard Skills.
• Ability to perform work accurately and give attention to details.
• Ability to use effective critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Ability to use effective time management to set priorities and perform job-related responsibilities.
• Ability to communicate and interact with the health-system, patients, family members, and multidisciplinary team members.
• Ability to function competently in a changing work environment related to changing patient needs.

Job Location

The Valley Health System-Ridgewood Shift Day (United States of America)

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (varies)
• Wellness Time Off
• Extended Illness
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

Salary

Joining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. In our commitment to high performance and reliability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry leading compensation practices including a starting salary and benefits in accordance with your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors. The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits. Pay Range: $45.52 - $56.90 (per hour)

EEO Statement

Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.

Culture

Valley Health System is proud of our commitment to improving the lives of our patients, our staff, and the communities we serve. When you join Valley, you’re joining a team of people who believe in delivering quality care in a supportive environment where top performance is both nurtured and recognized. Our culture is built on going the extra mile, doing what’s right, and always striving to be better together.