Physical Therapist - Paid Daily

Per Diem Physical Therapist
Physical Therapy

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Day

Facility: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

Department: ACC - Physical Therapy

Pay Range: $72.10 per hour

Job Title: Physical Therapist
Ambulatory Care Center
Department Name: ACC - Physical Therapy
Status: Hourly
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $72.10 - $72.10 per hour
The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.
Physical Therapist - RWJBarnabas Health
Our Physical Therapists work collaboratively with physicians, patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and enhance quality of life. Through evidence-based evaluation and treatment, our therapists develop individualized care plans that help patients achieve their rehabilitation goals while promoting independence and safety. We view our Physical Therapists as an essential part of the patient care team and recognize the meaningful impact they have on recovery and long-term wellness. We hope you are excited by the opportunity to deliver exceptional care through teamwork, compassion, and clinical excellence. This position is based in the outpatient Ambulatory Care Center at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center.
As a Physical Therapist, a typical day might include the following:

Administering physical therapy treatments in accordance with accepted clinical practice standards and organizational policies and procedures.
Monitoring patient progress, documenting treatment responses, and modifying care plans in collaboration with the referring physician and interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Developing safe and effective discharge plans, including individualized home exercise programs, patient and family education, and recommendations for therapeutic or adaptive equipment.
Maintaining accurate, objective, and timely documentation in the patient's medical record and completing daily billing documentation.
Communicating patient progress, treatment recommendations, and care plan updates with physicians, families, and members of the healthcare team.
Supervising Physical Therapist Assistants to ensure quality patient care and compliance with professional standards.
Mentoring and supervising physical therapy students by providing clinical instruction, constructive feedback, performance evaluations, and ongoing collaboration with academic coordinators.
You are passionate about helping patients regain function, maximize independence, and improve their quality of life.
You excel at building trusting relationships with patients, families, and interdisciplinary care teams.
You are committed to delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care with professionalism and compassion.
Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy (DPT) from an accredited program.
Current and unrestricted New Jersey Physical Therapist license.
new graduates with strong clinical internship experience are encouraged to apply.
Demonstrated knowledge of physical therapy evaluation techniques, treatment planning, documentation standards, patient and family education, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Schedule: Ability to work a per diem schedule, weeknights, weekends and holidays as needed.
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer