Per Diem Physical Therapist - Pediatric Acute Care

Location: 94 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ 07039

Pay Range: $72.10 per hour

About the Role

Physical Therapist position at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center to perform PT evaluations and treatments for the pediatric population in the NICU, PICU, and pediatric step-down unit. The per diem PT may also cover patients in the High Risk Infant Follow-up Clinic.

Qualifications

• Graduate from APTA accredited school of Physical Therapy
• NJ Physical Therapy license
• American Heart Association BLS Provider Certification
• Successful completion of all Orientation Programs
• Pediatric acute care and/or NICU experience

Schedule

Mondays and Wednesdays (Per Diem)

Responsibilities

• Accurately enters patient charges and submits statistical information in a timely manner
• Administers treatment interventions to meet established goals, adhering to policies, procedures, and precautions at all times
• Modifies treatment as needed based upon clinical judgment and department guidelines
• Appropriately supervises, at the minimum, 2 Physical Therapy / Physical Therapist Assistant students per year; tailors supervision to student’s needs, provides appropriate feedback, clarifies expectations, completes required evaluations, and regularly confers with CCE & ACCE/DCE
• Arranges observation experiences for students
• Attends patient care rounds appropriate to rotation
• Communicates with all members of the patient care team
• Determines plan of care based on PT Evaluation
• Uses clinical judgment when placing patient on PT program or when discharging PT services
• Develops appropriate home therapy programs; makes recommendations for therapeutic and adaptive equipment
• Identifies and addresses the patient’s and family member's educational needs
• Develops goals based on PT evaluation, and the needs of each individual patient, addressing cognitive, physical, emotional, and social needs
• Directly supervises the work of physical therapist assistants and clinical assistants in accordance with PT practice act
• Documents treatment provided and records patient’s responses and progress in all appropriate records
• Maintains/makes recommendations for department equipment and supplies; maintains treatment areas
• Maintains productivity to meet department standard on a yearly basis
• Participates in education and training programs for the medical center and community
• Participates in the supervisory process; provides sufficient information on status of patients, projects, and daily responsibilities, etc.
• Seeks supervision when appropriate; accepts and applies comments as appropriate
• Performs other duties as requested by department supervisor and manager
• Screens and identifies patients who may benefit from physical therapy services, and initiates physician referral
• Makes recommendations for services outside of discipline
• Selects and administers appropriate examination techniques
• Evaluates and re-evaluates data to assess patient’s level of performance and areas of impairment
• Works scheduled shifts and hours
• Requests time off in accordance with department & hospital policies

Benefits

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts through partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more