Physical Therapist, Outpatient Rehab - (Per Diem)

Virtua Health; Cherry Hill (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 93,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) / 403(b)

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

AD&D

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Health in Cherry Hill, NJ, is seeking a part-time Per Diem Physical Therapist to perform examinations, determine prognosis, and deliver interventions to update the plan of care. The role involves collaboration with the care team and supporting rehabilitation services.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy (APTA-accredited), current New Jersey licensure, CPR certification, and a valid driver's license for home care and related duties. Per diem, on-site, first shift.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from an APTA-accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy examination and evaluation to determine prognosis, provide intervention, and update plan of care.
• Assists manager/supervisor with clinical and operational issues and works with manager to improve processes and utilization of rehab services.
• Consults with medical staff and team to ensure high-quality patient care and effective operations.
• Maintains and completes evaluations and patient records in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
• Effectively communicates with patient and family and uses staff appropriately.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy (APTA-accredited)

Job description

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason - to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between - we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community.

If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment.

In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location:

Cherry Hill - 1301 Springdale Rd

Remote Type:

On-Site

Employment Type:

Employee

Employment Classification:

Per Diem

Time Type:

Part time

Work Shift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours:

0

Summary:

Provides physical therapy examination and evaluation to determine prognosis, provide intervention, and update plan of care.

Assists manager/supervisor with clinical and operational issues. Works with manager to improve processes and utilization of rehab services.

Position Responsibilities:

• Consults with medical, ancillary professionals and other team members/supervisors to provide optimum quality patient care and effective operations.
• Demonstrates comprehensive evaluation skills and interventions. This includes evaluating the effectiveness of interventions and modification of plan of care as appropriate.
• Maintains and completes evaluations, patient records, reports and all written documentation effectively and in a timely manner, in accordance with regulatory and department guidelines.
• Effectively utilizes PTAs, aides and other support staff as appropriate.
• Effectively communicates with patient and/or family/significant other in providing education and literature in accordance with the patient's age, physical condition and cultural needs.

Required Education:

Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy form a program accredited by the APTA.

Training/Certifications/Licensure:

Current licensure in the State of New Jersey.

CPR certification.

For home care and early intervention staff, a valid driver's license, current automobile registration and proof of insurance.

Hourly Rate: $57.25

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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