Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) - Part-Time - Newark, NJ

Job Title:

Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) - Part Time - Newark, NJ Location:

Children's Specialized Hosp, 182 Lyons Ave., Newark, NJ 07112 Department:

Physical Therapy-OP Status:

Part‑Time Shift:

Day Pay Range:

$71,760.00 – $83,938.00 per year Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience. Job Overview

Plans and administers physical therapy programs for patients to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability following injury or disease within scope of practice. 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 Completion of a pediatric affiliation Certifications and Licenses Required

NJ Physical Therapy License American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Provider Certification Scheduling Requirements

Part Time 30 hours/week 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, & 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 relationship to clinical performance Actively contributes to improvement plans 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 & their family in consideration of child's 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 also 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 Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at anytime with or without notice. Benefits and Perks

Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance Retirement Plans Short & Long Term Disability Life & Accidental Death Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Wellness Programs Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance) Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more! RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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