Physical Therapist (Outpatient) - Per Diem - West Orange, NJReq #:45425

　　Category:Physical Therapy

　　Status:Per Diem

　　Shift:Day

　　Facility:Childrens Specialized Hosp

　　Department:Childrens Specialized Hosp

　　Location:

　　Physical Therapy-WRC, 375 Mount Pleasant Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052

　　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.

　　Qualifications:

　　Required:

　　Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program

　　NJ state Physical Therapy licensure or eligible

　　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 state Physical Therapy licensure or eligible

　　AHA BLS Provider Certification

　　Scheduling Requirements:

　　Per DiemEssential Functions:

　　Selects, administers, and interprets assessment tools as designated in competency expectations including: History, Screening, Observations, and Evaluations as appropriated 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

　　Assigns work to and follows up for satisfactory completion of duties of physical therapy assistants, aides, orthotics technician and assists with student training

　　Direct contact with patients, families, nursing, therapists and other health and education professionals. May also include community groups and universities

　　Benefits and Perks:

　　403b Retirement Plan

　　Discounts Through our Partners

　　NJ Devils

　　NJ Performing Arts Center

　　Verizon

　　And many more!

　　Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

　　RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while deliveringa 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 aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

　　RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer