JOB DUTIES:
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 WEBPT 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
