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

Location: 3575 Quakerbridge Rd., Hamilton, NJ 08619

Department: Physical Therapy-OP

Request #: 0000213067

Status: Per Diem / Hourly (Evening shift)

Pay Range: $66.23 per hour

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

Per Diem

Some After School Hours

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 realistic functional goals for remediation, compensation, adaptation or prevention of deficits.

Selects, utilizes and evaluates the effectiveness of appropriate treatment methods.

Applies principles of activity analysis.

Communicates effectively with patients, families, & team.

Assists in training others (staff, PTAs, aides, students).

Takes responsibility for seeking supervision or consultation as needed.

Contributes to improvement plans and utilizes feedback.

Meets competency expectations in explaining symptoms, prognosis, and functional limitations.

Makes discharge recommendations appropriate to the child & family.

Meets minimum annual expected volumes.

Direct contact with patients, families, nursing, therapists and others, may also include community groups and universities.

Assigns work to PTAs, 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 any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks: Retirement Plans, Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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