PD Physical Therapist

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