Physical Therapist - $10,000 Sign on Bonus eligible.

Physical Therapist Job

Outpatient

Treat patients including: pre surgical, post-surgical, orthopedics, sports, pediatrics, neurological, etc. within the standards of outpatient orthopedic scope of practice while promoting clients healthy lifestyle to improve strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination

Diagnose patients and develop a customized treatment plan that meets their needs and goals

Manage full case load up to 4 patients per hour

Implement and adjust patient treatment plans as needed

Teach patients therapeutic exercises and techniques to help improve their condition

Supervise and direct PT trainers throughout the work day to assist in therapeutic exercise instruction and office needs

Complete timely and thorough documentation

Provide quality, personalized and evidence-based care and proven interventions

Create fitness- and wellness-oriented programs tailored to patients' specific needs in preparation for discharge

Inpatient

Experienced with transfer techniques, ambulation skills, use of equipment, patient education, and ADL instruction specific to patient diagnosis

Collaborate with other healthcare professionals regarding patient plan of care, equipment needs, and discharge planning

Knowledge in assessing physical, mental, and cognitive disabilities and disposition needs

Document assessments and reassessment utilizing the FIM's criteria

Identify teaching needs and goals of the patient/family related to their diagnosis

Discuss all pertinent information regarding changes in patient status to appropriate staff

Work closely with interdisciplinary team to ensure patients goals are met in the project time frames

Initiate discharge planning, anticipating family/environmental issues and patient needs

Education /Experience Requirements:

Doctorate of Physical Therapy from accredited program preferred

Valid and current NJ state license to practice Physical Therapy required

BLS-AHA Approved

Proven work experience as a Physical Therapist

Knowledgeable in current treatment practices

Capable of working independently and as part of a team

Excellent interpersonal communication skills

Ability to manage patients of various demographics and age groups

Flexibility to treat both inpatients and outpatients

Able to work one-two evenings per week, and one Saturday per month

Hudson Regional Hospital