Physical Therapist-Per- Diem

About the role

Organizes and conducts Physical Therapy programs for individuals referred by a physician to restore function and prevent disability following disease, injury or loss of body part. Helps patient reach maximum performance within their disabilities.

What You Will Do

• Evaluates and plan specific treatment programs upon the referral of a physician.
• Treats and documents progress of patients in a timely fashion
• Evaluates the extent of the disability through pertinent chart findings and objective evaluation procedures
• Administers therapeutic exercise directly
• Teaches rehabilitation techniques to overcome disability through the use of supportive devices
• Assists with discharge planning.
• Maintains and cares for all therapeutic equipment in all patient areas.
• Instruct other health professionals, support personnel and patient, families in proper safety and exercise programs.
• Coordinates schedule of assigned in-patients or out-patients
• Maintains statistical reports as requested.
• Participates in a present in-service program as directed by Senior Education Therapist or Director of Rehabilitation Services. Performs at minimum 1 inservice per year for the department
• Records treatment data and progress notes in the medical records. Reports on patient progress at rounds or other clinical team meetings
• Assists in departmental marketing and educates medical and other hospital staff about services provided by physical therapy.
• Supervises affiliating students as per assignment of the Senior Education Physical Therapist

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree of Science Degree in Physical Therapy required or Master's Degree of Science Degree in Physical Therapy required
• Experience treating patients of all ages with all types of disabilities and multiple medical problems. required
• PT - Physical Therapist New Jersey Licensed upon hire required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support American Heart Association upon hire required

Skills

• Capable of frequent lifting and transferring of weight of to 300 pounds.
• Performs other related or miscellaneous duties as directed by superiors.

Benefits

• Low-cost medical coverage with generous employer contributions
• Dental and vision plans
• Discounted prescriptions
• Access to on-site child care
• 401(k) matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Flexible spending accounts
• Legal and voluntary coverage options
• Life insurance
• Free on-site parking

Pay

$39.50/hour - $46.50/hour