Physical Therapist, F&W Carteret-Physical Therapy

RWJBarnabas Health; Chrome (NJ); On-site; USD 82,656 - 103,320; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in New Jersey is seeking a Physical Therapist to ensure comprehensive patient evaluation and treatment. Responsibilities include formulating and modifying treatment goals, providing care to outpatients, and ensuring proper documentation. Candidates must possess a relevant degree in Physical Therapy and a current NJ license. The role offers competitive hourly pay and requires flexibility for weekday and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Current license from the NJ State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners is required.
• Experience with patient treatment in outpatient and inpatient care.
• Ability to formulate and modify treatment goals.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and assess patients using standardized tests.
• Formulate treatment plans to achieve patient goals.
• Provide treatment to outpatients and supervise assistants.

Skills

Patient assessment

Treatment planning

Documentation

Educational activities

Education

Bachelor's, Master's or DPT degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Title: Physical Therapist | Location: F&W Carteret-Physical Therapy | Req #: 0000231628 | Status: Hourly | Shift: Day | Pay: $68.55 per hour

Job Overview

The Physical Therapist provides ongoing evaluation and assessment of patients using standardized tests and measurements and direct observation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's or DPT degree or certificate in Physical Therapy from an accredited college or university

Certifications and Licenses Required

• Current license from the NJ State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

Scheduling Requirements

• Shift working, weekday shifts varying between 8am-8pm and/or weekend shifts 8am-2pm
• Per Diem (PD)

Essential Functions

• Formulate objective treatment goals and plans to achieve goals
• Modify goals and plans as needed
• Provide medically prescribed treatment to outpatients
• May be assigned to the hospital to provide inpatient care
• Retain responsibility for the physical therapy of the patient being treated by the physical therapist assistant through direct supervision
• Complete written or computerized documentation in the medical record as pertains to patients status
• Complete all other forms, documents and letters as necessary
• Participate in committees and meetings as assigned
• Maintain knowledge of current laws and standards of practice as relates to physical therapy
• Participate in educational activities including student supervision and provision of education on areas of expertise or interest
• Contribute to hospital and community education within scope of knowledge as requested

Benefits and Perks

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer