Senior II Physical Therapist

Good Shepherd Rehabilitation; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rehabilitation provider in Cherry Hill is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to design and implement individualized treatment programs for patients. The role involves evaluating patient progress, collaborating with medical teams, and providing education to patients and families. Candidates must have a Bachelor's in Physical Therapy and at least 3 years of clinical experience. Join a supportive team committed to patient care and professional development.

Qualifications

• 3 years of clinical experience required.
• Must demonstrate advanced clinical skills in one or more areas.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement individualized physical treatment programs.
• Evaluate treatment effects and adjust as necessary.
• Supervise and train therapy students.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Patient Care

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Master's Degree

Job description

GSPP Rehabilitation · GSPP OP - Cherry Hill

Cherry Hill , NJ

Full Time (40 hrs/wk) , Day / Evening Shift , Varies

JOB SUMMARY

Plan, prepare and carry out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunction in patients.

Perform and document an initial exam, evaluating data to identify problems and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention.

Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.

Administer manual exercises, massage or traction to help relieve pain, increase patient strength, or decrease or prevent deformity.

Instruct patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.

Confer with the patient, medical practitioners and appropriate others to plan, implement and assess the intervention program.

Review physician's referral and patient's medical records to help determine diagnosis and physical therapy treatment required.

Record prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enter information into computer.

Obtain patients' consent to proposed interventions.

Discharge patient from physical therapy when goals or projected outcomes have been attained and provide for appropriate follow-up care or referrals

Supervise, train and assess therapy students during onsite clinical affiliations.

Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.

Prepare and deliver lectures to therapy students at area academic programs on topics in area of clinical expertise.

Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

PATIENT/CUSTOMER

Essential Accountabilities

Ensures communication and collaboration with supervisors and fellow co-workers to serve patients and other customers to the best of his/her ability.

Is professional in all actions and appearance

Ensure compliance with regulatory parameters

Uses resources wisely – as if they were one’s own.

Demonstrates understanding and ownership of how his/her role contributes to achieving the success of the Department and the Health System.

Demonstrates a personal commitment to ensuring a clean and safe working environment.

Anticipates patients’/customers’ needs and acts accordingly.

Works to enhance patient satisfaction

Assist patients and families

Analyzes problems from the customers’ point of view.

Honors patient/customer/employee confidentiality.

Seeks feedback on how to improve performance and offers constructive feedback, as well.

Applies learning for improved performance.

Presents self professionally & demonstrates professional behavior during interactions with others

Strives to understand and value differences in others’ race, nationality, gender, age, background, experience, and style.

Clinical Education

Serves as clinical instructor (if student is available)

Assists with clinical education of students if not the Primary CI

Staff Education: Provides a formal presentation of evidenced-based information (i.e. in-service)

Scholarly Activity: Attendance at institutional in-services, staff meetings and/or continuing education programs

Professional Presentations: Presents self professionally and communicates appropriate evidence based and accurate technical information to professional groups outside of the department.

PATIENT/EMPLOYEE SAFETY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Patient Care Providers

Participates in Entity and Department wide initiatives for Patient /Employee safety

Demonstrates an awareness of patient/ employee safety when carrying out daily responsibilities of their position.

Validation of annual competencies required for the position

OPERATIONS

Essential Accountabilities

Therapy Examination

Therapy Treatment Planning

Therapy Treatment Implementation

Applies the Principles of Logic & Scientific Method to the Practice of PT

Full compliance with licensure requirements

Ethical & Legal Practice Standards

Therapy Documentation-

Compliance Audits-Total of 2 charts reviewed in a quarter by Site Manager or senior therapist. Done in 2 out of 4 quarters per year.

Qualitative Chart Audit-At least 1 done per year

Productivity Expectations

Health System ID is worn in accordance to GSPP policy

Non-essential Accountabilities

CEQI (Clinical Effectiveness Quality Improvement)

Unit daily operations: Assists Site Manager as directed to support daily operations.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy required

Master's Degree preferred

Work Experience

3 years of clinical experience required

Must be a competent generalist and demonstrate advanced clinical skills in one or more areas required

Licenses / Certifications

Physical Therapist license required

Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required

GOOD SHEPHERD'S UNIVERSAL FLU PROGRAM

As a health-care provider, we have a professional and ethical obligation to protect our patients and residents from developing further complications.

GOOD SHEPHERD'S UNIVERSAL FLU PROGRAM

To protect our patients and residents, Good Shepherd requires influenza (flu) vaccinations for all Associates, licensed independent practitioners, contracted, agency and temporary employees, students and volunteers.

***Important Note: Good Shepherd Penn Partners is a drug and tobacco free work environment. As a result, candidates selected for employment may be subject to a drug screen test. Good Shepherd Penn Partners does require the COVID vaccination for all employees.***

Good Shepherd is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.