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RWJBarnabas Health

Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) - Per Diem - Outpatient - Hamilton, NJ

RWJBarnabas Health, Mercerville-Hamilton Square, New Jersey, United States

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Overview

Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) - Per Diem - Outpatient - Hamilton, NJ Req #:

0000213067 Category:

Physical Therapy Status:

Per Diem Shift:

Evening Facility:

Childrens Specialized Hosp Department:

Physical Therapy-OP Pay Range:

$66.23 per hour Location:

3575 Quakerbridge Rd., Hamilton, NJ 08619

Job Details Job Title:

Physical Therapist Location:

Hamilton (HAM) Department Name:

Physical Therapy-OP Req #:

0000213067 Status:

Hourly Shift:

Evening Pay Range:

$66.23 - $66.23 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered will depend on factors including education, skills and experience.

Responsibilities

Plans and administers physical therapy programs for patients to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability within scope of practice.

Evaluates patients using designated assessment tools (History, Screening, Observations, and Evaluations as appropriate).

Identifies functional goals and prioritizes time-realistic goals for remediation, compensation, adaptation, or prevention of deficits.

Assesses and applies appropriate treatment methods; evaluates effectiveness of treatments.

Applies activity analysis for grading physical, perceptual/cognitive, and psychosocial demands to support functional abilities.

Communicates with patients, families, and team in both oral and written formats.

Assists in training others (staff, PTAs, aides, & students) as designated in competency expectations.

Seeks supervision or consultation when needed for clinical performance.

Contributes to improvement plans and uses feedback to guide practice.

Discharge planning: explains prognosis and functional limitations to patients and families and considers community resources.

Meets competency expectations and annual volumes as designated.

Interacts with patients, families, nursing, therapists, and other professionals; may involve community groups and universities.

Distributes and follows up on assigned duties with physical therapy staff and assistive personnel.

Qualifications

Physical Therapy Degree from an accredited program

NJ Physical Therapy License

American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Provider Certification

Tact, initiative and judgment in the performance of duties

Physical stamina for lifting and therapeutic handling of patients

Preferred:

Doctoral Degree

Certifications and Licenses Required:

NJ Physical Therapy License; AHA BLS Provider Certification

Additional:

Completion of a pediatric affiliation

Scheduling

Per Diem

Some After School Hours

Essential Functions

Selects, administers, and interprets assessment tools as designated in competency expectations (History, Screening, Observations, Evaluations).

Identifies goals and prioritizes time-realistic functional outcomes for remediation, compensation, adaptation or prevention.

Applies treatment methods and evaluates effectiveness; performs activity analysis to balance demands with child/family abilities.

Communicates effectively with patients, families, and team in oral and written formats.

Assists in training others (staff, PTAs, aides, students) as designated in competency expectations.

Seeks supervision or consultation as needed for clinical performance.

Assists in discharge planning and patient/family education.

Maintains competency expectations and contributes to department goals.

Direct contact with patients, families, nursing, therapists and other health and education professionals.

Assigns and follows up on duties of staff and assists with student training.

Benefits and Perks

Retirement Plans

Discounts Through Partners (e.g., NJ Devils, NJPAC, Verizon, and more)

Other information: This job description is not designed to cover all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is committed to the health and well-being of the communities it serves and values diversity in the workplace.

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