Physical Therapist - Pelvic Floor Specialist

Saint Peter’s Health Care System; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Peter’s Health Care System in New Jersey is seeking a Physical Therapist – Pelvic Floor Specialist for the Adult Outpatient Therapy team. The therapist will develop individualized treatment plans, document progress, and collaborate with the care team to support discharge planning.

Qualifications include a CAPTE-accredited PT degree, NJ state license (or eligibility), and BLS certification. New graduates are welcome; strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's, Master's degree or DPT in Physical Therapy from CAPTE-accredited program.
• Requires NJ State license and registration in Physical Therapy or eligibility.
• New graduates acceptable; experience preferred but not required.
• Requires analytic ability, independent judgment and strong interpersonal/communication skills.
• BLS Certification required per American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement treatment plans of care and expected outcomes for each patient.
• Modify treatment plans based on patient response and chart notes.
• Demonstrate effective teaching to patients, families, and caregivers while ensuring safety during treatment sessions.
• Assist in discharge planning with the health care team.
• Document initial assessments, reassessments and progress notes per department policy.

Skills

Analytical ability

Independent judgment

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

BLS Certification

Education

PT degree (Bachelors/Masters/DPT)

Job description

Physical Therapist - Pelvic Floor Specialist

Adult Outpatient Therapy

The Physical Therapist - Pelvic Floor Specialist will:

• Develop proper therapeutic treatment plan of care and anticipated outcome for each patient in accordance with a written and signed Physician's order or prescription, as appropriate to the ages of the patients growth and development through the life cycle factors
• Modify treatment plan based on patient response and/or ineffectiveness as noted in the medical record.
• Demonstrate effective teaching skills with patients/family members/caregivers and maintains safety and care of the patient during treatment sessions
• Assist in discharge planning of patients along with other members of the health care team
• Document initial assessments, reassessments and progress notes for each patient in accordance with established department policy and procedures

Requirements:

• Requires a Bachelor's, Master's degree or DPT, graduate of an entry level masters or doctorate program in Physical Therapy from a college or university accredited by Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
• Requires a current New Jersey State license and registration in Physical Therapy or eligibility.
• Previous experience preferred but not necessary. New graduates acceptable.
• Requires analytic ability, use of independent judgment and sufficient interpersonal and communication skills for interaction with patients, families, students, peers and other health care professionals.
• BLS Certification required, as approved by the American Heart Association.

We offer competitive base rates that are determined by many factors, including job-related work experience, internal equity, and industry-specific market data. In addition to base salary, some positions may be eligible for clinical certification pay and shift differentials.

The salary range listed for exempt positions reflects full-time compensation and will be prorated based on employment status.

Saint Peter's offers a robust benefits program to eligible employees that will support you and your family in working toward achieving and maintaining secure, healthy lives now and into the future. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; savings accounts, voluntary benefits, wellness programs and discounts, paid life insurance, generous 401(k) match, adoption assistance, back-up daycare, free onsite parking, and recognition rewards.

You can take your career to the next level by participating in either a fully paid tuition program or our generous tuition assistance program. Learn more about our benefits by visiting our site at Saint Peter's.