Senior Physical Therapist – Acute Care Leader

RWJBarnabas Health; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 109,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health's Physical Therapy department seeks a Physical Therapist Senior at the Main Hospital in New Brunswick to deliver high-quality rehabilitation in the acute care setting. This role combines direct patient care with leadership responsibilities, daily operations support, staff coordination, and performance improvement initiatives across units.

A 40-hour day schedule is typical, with rotating weekends and holidays; NJ licensure and BLS are required, and the posted pay range is

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program at baccalaureate or post-baccalaureate level.
• Active New Jersey Physical Therapist license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association required.
• Minimum of three years of acute care Physical Therapy experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients in the acute care setting and develops individualized treatment plans.
• Provides Physical Therapy interventions across nursing units including orthopedics, neurology, neurosurgery, oncology, cardiac, ICU, trauma, general medicine, telemetry, ED and pediatrics.
• Assesses mobility, strength, balance, coordination, endurance and functional abilities to determine discharge plans.
• Educates patients and families regarding treatment plans, mobility strategies and safety precautions.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses, therapists and the care team to coordinate patient care.
• Completes timely clinical documentation and supports daily department operations and staff scheduling.

Education

New Jersey Physical Therapist license

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health's Physical Therapy department seeks a Physical Therapist Senior at the Main Hospital in New Brunswick to deliver high-quality rehabilitation in the acute care setting. This role combines direct patient care with leadership responsibilities, daily operations support, staff coordination, and performance improvement initiatives across units.

A 40-hour day schedule is typical, with rotating weekends and holidays; NJ licensure and BLS are required, and the posted pay range is