Physical Therapist IP Diem

Position Overview

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Graduation from accredited physical therapy school or education approved by NJ State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
• Experience: One year experience in acute adult inpatient, adult outpatient, or pediatric physical therapy preferred. If working in pelvic floor, previous experience with Phase I and Phase II pelvic floor care preferred.
• Other Credentials: AHA Heartsaver AED, Physical Therapist License. 2 hours of Stroke related Continuing Education contact hours annually if working in acute care setting.
• Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of appropriate treatment procedures, modalities, exercise programs, and manual techniques. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong attention to detail. Strong interpersonal skills and cultural competence.
• Special Training: None specified.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Evaluates and treats patients in the hospital, outpatient clinic, and in the home under the hospital at home program.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other CH interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care.
• Coordinates with healthcare providers and others outside of CHS when needed, including effective communication and advocacy for patients.
• Develops treatment plans and establishes measurable goals for patients.
• Implements treatment plan utilizing appropriate treatment procedures, modalities, exercise programs, and manual techniques.
• Ensures documentation is timely, including submission of attendance/charging records ("billing sheets").
• Ensures documentation is complete and effective in communicating all essential aspects of care, including evaluation, care, attendance, and discharge of the patient.
• Gathers and synthesizes data from patient and family, patient records, direct observation, and other healthcare providers.
• If working in pelvic floor, continues to develop skills to address the physical and psychosocial aspects of care (including diversity, equity, and inclusion) for patients undergoing gender reassignment.
• Instructs patients, families, and other caregivers in therapies and activities to improve the patient's level of function, facilitate discharge, and maximize carryover of home instructions.
• Maintains continuous contact with referring providers to collaborate, makes recommendations regarding further therapy needs, further diagnostic testing and additional professional services such as nutritional consult, psychosocial support as needed.
• Participates in committees, special projects, performance improvement (PI) activities, and presentations to community, including occasional participation in events outside of work hours as needed.
• Participates in educational opportunities and self-directed learning.
• Participates in clinical education program for PT and PTA students.
• Takes responsibility for problems or issues related to patient care or department operations.
• Uses appropriate and thorough evaluation techniques and standardized testing as needed.
• Works within the Scope of Services policy for Physical Therapy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Frequent physical demands include: Standing, Walking, Pinching/fine motor activities.
• Occasional physical demands include: Sitting, Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders), Carry objects, Push/Pull, Twisting, Bending, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Squat/kneel/crawl, Wrist position deviation, Keyboard use/repetitive motion.
• Continuous physical demands include: Talking or Hearing.
• Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Minimal Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing.
• Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Airborne Communicable Disease, Uneven Surfaces or Elevations, Dust/Particulate Matter.

Benefits

• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
• Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
• Sick Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program