Physical Therapist

Job Title: Physical Therapist

Location: WILLIAMSON STREET

Department Name: Physical Therapy

Req #: 0000243333

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $41,100.00 - $47,780.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

Job Overview:

The Physical Therapist is responsible for examination, assessment, care planning and performing physical therapy treatment. The Physical therapist will provide treatment intervention that restores bodily functions and prevents disability following injury or disease. The physical therapist delegates and monitors responsibilities assigned to support staff (PTA and Rehab Aide) and students. The physical therapist will participate in performance improvement activities, and in all mandatory staff education programs.

Qualifications:

Required:

• 1 year or more experience
• Doctoral Degree or Masters Degree in Physical therapy from a CAPTE accredited school or equivalent
• Licensed or eligible for PT Licensure in New Jersey
• Must have NJ license upon hire but will interview license eligible

Scheduling Requirements (non-exempt positions-remove when posting):

• Shift: Day
• Part Time

Essential Functions:

• Performs functional assessments in the long term and sub-acute setting within the appropriate time frame.
• Identifies and realistic short term and long term goals based on individualized resident needs and capabilities.
• Evaluates and treats and re-evaluates residents to meet the established Standard of Care.
• Develops and modifies individualized goals and plan of care as needed to functional needs, clinical course and progress of resident.
• Participates in the interdisciplinary resident / member plan of care and teaching process. Communicates rehab needs to the healthcare team.
• Demonstrates the ability to identify what the resident's / members educational needs are and provides education as appropriate.
• Documentation reflects resident assessment, goals and progress. Entries comply with documentation policies of the department.
• Assesses, organizes and implements outcome tool and results into professional practice.
• Makes recommendations for services outside of the discipline as appropriate to resident/family needs.
• Directly supervises the clinical work of physical therapist assistant and keeps the supervisor and managers informed.
• Collaborates scheduling of resident caseload in conjunction with Supervisor.
• Demonstrates compliance with resident billing process.
• Records statistical information for department in an accurate and timely manner.
• Applies proper body mechanics to all aspects of rehab services.
• Correctly complies with the national resident safety goals and associated policies as applicable to scope of practice.
• Provides supervises students to ensure the safe provision of care/treatment/therapies.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ....and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.