Per Diem Physical Therapist - Pediatrics

Job Title: PD Physical Therapist

Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr

Department: Physical Therapy

Req#: 0000182021

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $67.31 - $67.31 per hour

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:

Physical Therapist position at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center to perform PT evaluations and treatments for the pediatric population in the NICU, PICU and pediatric step down unit. The per diem PT may also cover patients in the High Risk Infant Follow-up Clinic.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Doctorate in physical therapy from an APTA accredited school of physical therapy.

Preferred:

• Pediatric acute care and/or NICU 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:

• Days (4-5 hours on Wednesdays and at least 1 other afternoon each week. Up to a total of 8-10 hours per week as well as PTO coverage as needed)
• PD

Essential Functions:

• Accurately enters patient charges and submits statistical information in a timely manner
• Administers treatment interventions to meet established goals, adhering to policies, procedures, and precautions at all times
• Modifies treatment as needed based upon clinical judgment and department guidelines
• Appropriately supervises, at the minimum, 2 Physical Therapy / Physical Therapist Assistant students per year; tailors supervision to student s needs, provides appropriate feedback, clarifies expectations, completes required evaluations and regularly confers with CCE & ACCE/DCE
• Arranges observation experiences for students
• Attends patient care rounds appropriate to rotation
• Communicates with all members of patient care team
• Determines plan of care based on PT Evaluation
• Uses clinical judgment when placing patient on PT program or when discharging PT services
• Develops appropriate home therapy programs; makes recommendations for therapeutic and adaptive equipment Identifies and addresses the patient s and family member's educational needs
• Develops goals based on PT evaluation, and the needs of each individual patient, addressing cognitive, physical, emotional, and social needs
• Directly supervises the work of physical therapist assistants and clinical assistants in accordance with PT practice act
• Documents treatment provided and records patient s responses and progress in all appropriate records
• Maintains /makes recommendations for department equipment and supplies; maintains treatment areas
• Maintains productivity to meet department standard on a yearly basis
• Participates in education and training programs for the medical center and community
• Participates in the supervisory process; provides sufficient information on status of patients, projects, and daily responsibilities, etc.
• Seeks supervision when appropriate; accepts and applies comments as appropriate
• Performs other duties as requested by department supervisor and manager
• Screens and identifies patients who may benefit from physical therapy services, and initiates physician referral
• Makes recommendations for services outside of discipline
• Selects and administers appropriate examination techniques
• Evaluates and re-evaluates data to assess patient s level of performance and areas of impairment
• Works scheduled shifts and hours
• Requests time off in accordance with department & hospital policies

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:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• 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!