RWJBarnabas Health
Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) - Per Diem - Union, NJ
RWJBarnabas Health, Unionburg, New Jersey, United States
Job Title
Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) - Per Diem - Union, NJ Req #: 0000221316 | Category: Physical Therapy | Status: Per Diem | Shift: Day | Facility: Children\'s Specialized Hosp | Department: Physical Therapy-OP | Location: 2840 Morris Ave., Union, NJ 07083 Job Overview
Plans and administers physical therapy programs for patients to restore function, relieve pain, prevent disability following injury or disease within scope of practice. Essential Functions
Selects, administers, and interprets assessment tools as designated in competency expectations including: History, Screening, Observations, and Evaluations as appropriate to patients Identifies and prioritizes time-realistic functional goals for remediation, compensation, adaptation or prevention of deficits Selects, utilizes and evaluates the effectiveness of appropriate treatment methods as designated in competency expectations Applies principles of activity analysis for grading physical, perceptual/cognitive and psychosocial demands to produce an optimal mesh of child\'s or family\'s abilities to meet environmental demand Communicates effectively with patients, families, and team in oral and written formats in both formal and non-formal situations As designated in competency expectations, assists in training others. This may include staff, PTAs, Aides, & students Takes responsibility for seeking supervision or consultation in relation to clinical performance Actively contributes to improvement plans and effectively utilizes feedback Meets competency expectations in explaining symptoms, prognosis and functional limitations for a variety of diagnostic groups Makes discharge recommendations appropriate to the child and family in consideration of prognosis, role expectations, and knowledge of community resources (as designated in competency expectations) Meets minimum annual expected volumes Direct contact with patients, families, nursing, therapists and other health and education professionals; may include community groups and universities Assigns work to and follows up for satisfactory completion of duties of physical therapy assistants, aides, orthotics technician and assists with student training Qualifications
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 Required:
Physical Therapy Degree from an accredited program; NJ Physical Therapy License; AHA BLS Provider Certification Preferred:
Doctoral Degree; Completion of a pediatric affiliation Scheduling & Benefits
Per Diem scheduling Location: Union, NJ; Day shift Benefits and perks information outlined by RWJBarnabas Health (see below) Benefits and Perks
Retirement Plans Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more! About RWJBarnabas Health
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) - Per Diem - Union, NJ Req #: 0000221316 | Category: Physical Therapy | Status: Per Diem | Shift: Day | Facility: Children\'s Specialized Hosp | Department: Physical Therapy-OP | Location: 2840 Morris Ave., Union, NJ 07083 Job Overview
Plans and administers physical therapy programs for patients to restore function, relieve pain, prevent disability following injury or disease within scope of practice. Essential Functions
Selects, administers, and interprets assessment tools as designated in competency expectations including: History, Screening, Observations, and Evaluations as appropriate to patients Identifies and prioritizes time-realistic functional goals for remediation, compensation, adaptation or prevention of deficits Selects, utilizes and evaluates the effectiveness of appropriate treatment methods as designated in competency expectations Applies principles of activity analysis for grading physical, perceptual/cognitive and psychosocial demands to produce an optimal mesh of child\'s or family\'s abilities to meet environmental demand Communicates effectively with patients, families, and team in oral and written formats in both formal and non-formal situations As designated in competency expectations, assists in training others. This may include staff, PTAs, Aides, & students Takes responsibility for seeking supervision or consultation in relation to clinical performance Actively contributes to improvement plans and effectively utilizes feedback Meets competency expectations in explaining symptoms, prognosis and functional limitations for a variety of diagnostic groups Makes discharge recommendations appropriate to the child and family in consideration of prognosis, role expectations, and knowledge of community resources (as designated in competency expectations) Meets minimum annual expected volumes Direct contact with patients, families, nursing, therapists and other health and education professionals; may include community groups and universities Assigns work to and follows up for satisfactory completion of duties of physical therapy assistants, aides, orthotics technician and assists with student training Qualifications
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 Required:
Physical Therapy Degree from an accredited program; NJ Physical Therapy License; AHA BLS Provider Certification Preferred:
Doctoral Degree; Completion of a pediatric affiliation Scheduling & Benefits
Per Diem scheduling Location: Union, NJ; Day shift Benefits and perks information outlined by RWJBarnabas Health (see below) Benefits and Perks
Retirement Plans Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more! About RWJBarnabas Health
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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