Physical Therapist (PT), Outpatient Rehab - Per Diem

Virtua Health; Moorestown Township (NJ); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A healthcare provider in New Jersey is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide patient evaluations and care. Responsibilities include consulting with team members, maintaining patient records, and ensuring effective communication with patients and their families. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy and possess current licensure in New Jersey. This role offers the opportunity to improve rehabilitation services and address operational challenges in a clinical setting.

Formación

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from a program accredited by the APTA.
• Current licensure in the State of New Jersey.
• CPR certification required.

Responsabilidades

• Consults with medical professionals to provide quality patient care.
• Demonstrates comprehensive evaluation skills and interventions.
• Maintains and completes evaluations and patient records effectively.
• Utilizes PTAs and aides appropriately.
• Communicates effectively with patients and families.

Conocimientos

Evaluation skills

Patient education

Communication skills

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy

Descripción del empleo

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 from 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.