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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:

• Licensed in the State of New Jersey.

• BLS Certification Required. (American Heart Association)

• Successful completion of all Orientation Programs.

Scheduling Requirements:

• Evenings and Saturdays

• PD

Responsibilities:

• 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

• 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.

• 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..

• Accurately documents appropriate charges for therapy services provided in accordance with departmental and ACC policies and procedures and professional licensure

• 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.

• 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.

• 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)

• Follows the standards set by RWJBarnabas Health for workplace behaviors

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer