PD Physical TherapistReq #:0000161705
Category:Physical Therapy
Status:Per Diem
Shift:Day
Facility:Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
Department:ACC - Physical Therapy
Location:
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr, 94 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ 07039
Job Overview:
Evaluate patients, plans and implements an appropriate physical therapy treatment program upon the referral of a physician, dentist, or podiatrist, and under the direction of the PT Clinical Supervisor and/or Director of Rehabilitation Services
Qualifications:
Required:
- Doctorate in physical therapy from an APTA accredited school of physical therapy.
Preferred:
- PT experience
Certifications and Licenses Required:
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Licensed in the State of New Jersey.
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BLS Certification Required. (American Heart Association)
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Successful completion of all Orientation Programs.
Scheduling Requirements:
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Evenings and Saturdays
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PD
Responsibilities:
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Administers therapy treatments to patients, develops appropriate discharge plans, along with appropriate home therapy program following standard accepted therapy practice and policies and procedures of CORC and professional licensure
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Evaluates/re-evaluates appropriate parameters on each patient using standard tests and procedures; records findings in the medical record and communicates same to referring physician and other members of the healthcare team as indicated in accordance with departmental and ACC policies and procedures.
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Documents treatment provided, response to treatment and progress in patient medical record in a timely manner in accordance with departmental and ACC policies and procedures and professional licensure..
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Accurately documents appropriate charges for therapy services provided in accordance with departmental and ACC policies and procedures and professional licensure
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Recommends and adjusts adaptive equipment and provides family education and recommendations regarding home safety to maximize functional performance of patients following accepted therapy practice and department policies/procedures.
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Supervises therapy assistants including but not limited to accurate and timely documentation and billing in accordance with departmental and ACC policies and procedures and professional licensure.
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Supervises students appropriately; tailors supervision to student s needs, provides appropriate feedback, clarifies expectations, completes required evaluation and regularly confers with director of clinical education (CCCE)
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Follows the standards set by RWJBarnabas Health for workplace behaviors
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer