Physical Therapist (PT), Acute Rehab - Per Diem

About the Role

Provides physical therapy examination and evaluation to determine prognosis, intervention, and plan of care. Assists manager/supervisor with clinical and operational issues, and works to improve processes and utilization of rehab services.

Responsibilities

• Consults with medical, ancillary professionals, and other team members/supervisors to provide optimum quality patient care and effective operations.
• Demonstrates comprehensive evaluation skills and interventions, including evaluating effectiveness and modifying the plan of care as appropriate.
• Maintains and completes evaluations, patient records, reports, and all written documentation effectively and in a timely manner, in accordance with regulatory and department guidelines.
• Effectively utilizes PTAs, aides, and other support staff as appropriate.
• Communicates with patients and/or family/significant others to provide education and literature tailored to the patient’s age, physical condition, and cultural needs.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy.
• Current licensure in the State of New Jersey.
• CPR certification.
• For home care and early intervention staff: a valid driver’s license, current automobile registration, and proof of insurance.

Benefits

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including:

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement).
• Paid time off and paid sick leave as provided under state and local laws.
• Short-term disability and optional long-term disability.
• Colleague and dependent life insurance, and supplemental life and AD&D insurance.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee assistance program with free counseling sessions.

Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

Pay

$57.25 hourly.