Pediatric Physical Therapist; PT - Per Diem - Outpatient - Hamilton, NJ

Title:

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

Location:

3575 Quakerbridge Rd., Hamilton, NJ 08619

Department:
Physical Therapy-OP

Request #:

Status:
Per Diem / Hourly (Evening shift)

Pay Range: $66.23 per hour

Plans and administers physical therapy programs for patients to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability following injury or disease within scope of practice.

• 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

• Doctoral Degree
• Completion of a pediatric affiliation

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

• Per Diem
• Some After School Hours

• 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.

• 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