Physical Therapist - Outpatient - Per Diem, Day shift

Northeast Hospital Corporation; New Jersey; On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health's outpatient orthopedic physical therapy role focuses on evaluating mobility and motor function to guide targeted, activity-oriented treatment, aiming to restore optimal independence in daily tasks.

The position involves collaboration with rehabilitation disciplines, nursing, physicians, and case managers to deliver patient-centered care and educate patients, families, and communities while maintaining meticulous records.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program.
• Current Massachusetts Physical Therapy license.
• Current BCLS certification.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' mobility and motor function to assess functional performance.
• Develop and implement goal-directed, activity-oriented treatment plans.
• Promote optimum independence in functional mobility and daily life tasks.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Provide patient, family, and community education on physical therapy and rehabilitation.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient records.
• Stay current with best practices and emerging techniques in physical therapy.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Graduate degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.

Job Description: The Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist evaluates a patient's mobility and motor assets and liabilities for functional performance. The Physical Therapist provides goal-directed, activity-oriented treatment to promote optimum independence in functional mobility and daily life tasks. As a member of the health care team, the physical therapist works closely with other rehabilitation disciplines, nursing, physicians, and case managers to provide patient-centered care. Patient/family and community education are essential components of this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' mobility and motor function to assess functional performance
• Develop and implement goal-directed, activity-oriented treatment plans
• Promote optimum independence in functional mobility and daily life tasks
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care
• Provide patient, family, and community education on physical therapy and rehabilitation
• Maintain accurate and timely patient records
• Stay current with best practices and emerging techniques in physical therapy

Qualifications Required

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program
• Current Massachusetts Physical Therapy license
• Current BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team

Preferred Experience

• Experience in outpatient physical therapy settings
• Additional certifications in specialized physical therapy techniques

Education and Experience

• Graduate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program
• Relevant clinical experience preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Current Massachusetts Physical Therapy license
• Current BCLS certification

Pay Range

Pay Range: $53.00 - $53.00 The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs.

Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.