Physical Therapist - Collaborative Rehab & Patient Care

RWJBarnabas Health; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 106,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health in Newark is actively seeking a Physical Therapist to join our dedicated Physical Therapy team. The role focuses on evidence-based evaluation and individualized treatment to restore function, improve mobility, and enhance quality of life for patients.

You will work with physicians, families, and an interdisciplinary team in a collaborative setting. The candidate will evaluate and treat patients, document progress, and contribute to discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy (DPT) from an accredited program.
• Current and unrestricted New Jersey Physical Therapist license.
• BLS Provider Certification through American Heart Association.
• Previous clinical experience is preferred; new grads with strong clinical internship experience are encouraged to apply.
• Knowledge of physical therapy evaluation techniques, treatment planning, documentation standards, patient and family education, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week).

Responsibilities

• Evaluating and re-evaluating patients using standardized assessment tools to determine functional limitations, establish goals, and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Administering physical therapy treatments in accordance with accepted clinical practice standards and organizational policies.
• Monitoring patient progress, documenting treatment responses, and modifying care plans in collaboration with the referring physician and interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Developing safe and effective discharge plans, including home exercise programs and patient/family education.
• Maintaining accurate, objective, and timely documentation in the medical record and daily billing documentation.
• Communicating patient progress, treatment recommendations, and care plan updates with physicians, families, and healthcare team members.
• Supervising Physical Therapist Assistants to ensure quality patient care and compliance with professional standards.
• Mentoring and supervising physical therapy students with clinical instruction and feedback.

Skills

Patient evaluation

Treatment planning

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Team mentorship

Education

DPT degree

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health in Newark is actively seeking a Physical Therapist to join our dedicated Physical Therapy team. The role focuses on evidence-based evaluation and individualized treatment to restore function, improve mobility, and enhance quality of life for patients.

You will work with physicians, families, and an interdisciplinary team in a collaborative setting. The candidate will evaluate and treat patients, document progress, and contribute to discharge planning.