Staff Physical Therapist - Per Diem

stbarnabascareers; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

St Barnabas Careers is seeking an experienced physical therapist for a per diem position. You will perform comprehensive patient evaluations, establish functional goals, and develop treatment plans tailored to patient needs. The role may include supervising physical therapy assistants, students and volunteers.

Responsibilities emphasize independent work in a per diem capacity, with a focus on delivering high-quality patient care and ensuring safety and adherence to regulations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• New York State license and current registration.
• At least 2 years experience as a full-time physical therapist; one year acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient evaluations and establish functional goals.
• Create and implement individualized treatment plans.
• May supervise physical therapy assistants, students and volunteers.

Skills

Physical therapy experience

Education

Graduate of accredited Physical Therapy program

Job description

Seeking an experienced physical therapist for per diem position who can work independently, performs comprehensive patient evaluation, establish functional goals, and create treatment plan according to the needs of the patient. The candidate may also be required to supervise physical therapy assistants, students, and volunteers.

The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Education Required: Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
2. License(s) Required: New York State license and current registration.
3. Experience/Skills Required: At least 2 years experience as a full-time physical therapist. One (1) year acute care experience preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS

: Direct patient contact; physically very active; frequent standing and considerable moving about; lifting and/or carrying of materials related to treatment procedures; patient transfers; assisting patients with ambulation during gait training.

JOB HAZARDS:

None if proper safety and infection control procedures are followed.