Physical Therapist; Pediatrics

Overview

Physical Therapist (Pediatrics) - Full Time

Location:

200 Somerset St., New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Department:
Physical Therapy | Facility:
Children
30 Specialized Hosp | Shift: Day | Status:
Full-Time

Req #:  | Pay Range: $ - $ per year

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

• Plans and administers physical therapy programs for patients to restore function, relieve pain, prevent disability following injury or disease within scope of practice.
• Selects, administers, and interprets assessment tools (History, Screening, Observations, Evaluations) as appropriate to patients.
• Identifies functional goals and prioritizes treatment plans; develops realistic goals for remediation, compensation, adaptation or prevention of deficits.
• Applies evidence-based treatment methods designated in competency expectations; assesses treatment effectiveness and adjusts as needed.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and team in oral and written formats in both formal and informal settings.
• Assists in training others (staff, PTAs, aides, students) as designated in competency expectations.
• Takes responsibility for seeking supervision or consultation as needed for clinical performance.
• Performs discharge planning with consideration of prognosis and community resources.
• Maintains clinical documentation, scheduling, and follows organizational policies and procedures.
• Directly contacts patients, families, nursing, therapists, and other health and education professionals as required.
• Contributes to improvement plans and utilizes feedback to enhance performance.
• Meets competency expectations in explaining symptoms, prognosis, and functional limitations for a variety of diagnostic groups.
• Meets minimum annual expected volumes and ensures timely completion of assigned duties.
• Assigns and follows up on duties of physical therapy assistants, aides, orthotics technicians, and assists with student training as designated.
• Ensures effective collaboration with other professionals and community partners in patient care.

• Bachelors, Masters, or Doctoral Degree (or higher) with a major in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• NJ Physical Therapy License.
• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Provider Certification.

• Scheduling Requirements:
  Full Time; 40 hours/week; 12 weekend days per year (as applicable).

• Completion of a pediatric affiliation.
• Certifications and Licenses as required by competency expectations.

• 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
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through Partners (NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more)

Benefits and perks summarized by RWJBarnabas Health provide a market-competitive Total Rewards package to support employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer