Physical Therapist - Full-Time, Toms River, NJ

RWJBarnabas Health; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist in Toms River, NJ. The role involves planning and administering therapy programs to restore function and relieve pain for patients. Candidates must hold a Physical Therapy Degree and NJ License, with a focus on patient-centered care.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

Discounts Through Partners

Qualifications

• NJ Physical Therapy License is required.
• AHA BLS Provider Certification is required.
• Completion of a pediatric affiliation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans and administers physical therapy programs for patients.
• Identifies and prioritizes functional goals for remediation.
• Communicates effectively with patients and families.

Skills

Tact

Initiative

Judgment

Physical Stamina

Education

Physical Therapy Degree from an accredited program

Doctoral Degree

Job description

Physical Therapist - Full-Time, Toms River, NJ
Req #: 0000199527

Category: Physical Therapy

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: Childrens Specialized Hosp

Department: Physical Therapy-OP

Location:

Toms River West (TRW),
1251 Route 37 West, Toms River, NJ 08755

Job Overview:

Plans and administers physical therapy programs for patients to restore function, relieve pain, prevent disability following injury or disease within scope of practice

Qualifications:

Required:

• Physical Therapy Degree from an accredited program
• NJ Physical Therapy License
• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Provider Certification
• Tact, initiative and judgment in the performance of duties
• Physical stamina for lifting and therapeutic handling of patients

Preferred:

• Doctoral Degree
• Completion of a pediatric affiliation

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• NJ Physical Therapy License
• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Provider Certification

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full Time
• 40 hours/week
• Days and early evenings

Essential Functions:

• Selects, administers, and interprets assessment tools as designated in competency expectations including: History, Screening, Observations, and Evaluations as appropriated to patients
• Identifies and prioritizes time realistic functional goals for remediation, compensation, adaptation or prevention of deficits
• Selects, utilizes and evaluates the effectiveness of appropriate treatment methods as designated in competency expectations
• Applies principles of activity analysis for grading physical, perceptual/cognitive and psychosocial demands to produce an optimal mesh of child's or family's abilities to meet environmental demand
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, & team in oral and written formats in both formal and non-formal situations
• As designated in competency expectations, assists in training others. This may include. Staff, PTAs, Aides, & students
• Takes responsibility for seeking supervision or consultation in relationship to clinical performance
• Actively contributes to improvement plans effectively utilizes feedback
• Meets competency expectations in explaining symptoms, prognosis and functional limitations for a variety of diagnostic groups
• Makes discharge recommendations appropriate to the child & their family in consideration of child's prognosis, role expectations, and knowledge of community resources (as designated in competency expectations)
• Meets minimum annual expected volumes
• Direct contact with patients, families, nursing, therapists and other health and education professionals. May also include community groups and universities
• Assigns work to and follows up for satisfactory completion of duties of physical therapy assistants, aides, orthotics technician and assists with student training

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at anytime with or without notice.

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.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer