Physical Therapist Per Diem

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Monroe (NJ); On-site; USD 51,839 - 82,669; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Prepaid tuition assistance

Comprehensive benefits program

Job summary

A leading academic medical center in Monroe, NJ is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide assessment, rehabilitation services, and participate in community education. Candidates must have a NJ license, BLS certification, and 1+ years of relevant experience. The role offers a flexible per diem schedule and a competitive hourly wage ranging from $37.63 to $60.01.

Qualifications

• Physical Therapist license in New Jersey is required.
• Eligibility for Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
• 1+ years of inpatient and outpatient work experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess physical therapy needs and prepare rehabilitation plans.
• Document care within designated time frames in EMR.
• Participate in staff education and community initiatives.

Skills

Patient assessment

Communication

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Science

Master of Arts or Science

Job description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Location: Mainly Monroe, NJ

We are looking for availability M-F 8 am- 4:30 pm - true per diem as per need basis/ flexibility with schedule

Summary

• Physical therapy is responsible for participating in staff education activities and providing consultation for facility personnel. They must communicate and document the communication with other disciplines and service to provide continuity and coordination of patient care. This position requires coverage at both inpatient and outpatient sites.

Responsibilities

• Assessing the physical therapy needs of the patient, preparing the rehabilitation plan of care based on the assessment that integrates goals, treatment, outcomes and discharge plan, providing rehabilitation service to the patient as specified in the rehabilitation plan of care, reassessing the patient's response to services provided and revising the rehabilitation plan of care as needed.
• Documents care given within the designated time frames in the EMR and hands off problems and resolutions to the case manager and the team.
• Incorporates an understanding of economic factors in the delivery of services and maintains compliance with productivity standards of the department as specified in the staffing plan.
• Participates in marketing and community education functions as requested.
• Plans and implements in-service and continuing educational activities to meet identified learning needs and performance improvement initiatives. Participating in staff education activities and providing consultation to facility personnel.
• Performs a patient examination in a technically competent manner.
• Evaluates clinical findings to determine diagnosis and outcomes of care.

Credentials

• Physical Therapist (Required)
• Active NJ License by the Board of Physical therapy
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• Current BLS certification from AHA approved course
• Driver's License (Required)
• NJ Driving License

Education or Equivalent Experience

• Bachelor of Arts or Science (Required)
• Education Specialization: Physical Therapy Equivalent Experience:
• And 1+ years Inpatient and Outpatient work experience.
• Master of Arts or Science
• Education Specialization: Physical Therapy Equivalent Experience:
• And 1+ years Inpatient and Outpatient work experience.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Salary Range: $37.63 - $60.01/Hourly

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.