Cooper University Health Care

Physical Therapist

Cooper University Health Care • $87K — $124K *
Cape May, NJ 08204In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution.
  • Current NJ Physical Therapy license (or eligibility) required.
  • Experience in evaluating and implementing treatment plans for diverse patient populations.
  • Strong understanding of musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, and cardiovascular/pulmonary conditions.
  • Ability to effectively document and communicate patient progress and outcomes.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate patients for physical therapy in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
  • Plan intervention strategies tailored to specific age groups and conditions.
  • Implement a diverse range of treatment modalities and therapeutic exercises.
  • Perform re-evaluations to adjust intervention plans as necessary.
  • Document all processes and outcomes accurately and timely for quality assurance.
  • Engage in ongoing professional education and fulfill departmental training requirements.
  • Participate in community outreach and hospital committees to enhance service awareness.

Benefits

  • Access to continuing education opportunities.
  • Participation in community engagement events.
  • Collaboration within a rehabilitative team environment.
Full Job Description
  • Evaluate patients for physical therapy, in the out-patient and in-patient setting, integrating the appropriate techniques of examination, history taking and systems review for musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, and cardiovascular/pulmonary conditions.
  • Plans the intervention for outpatients and inpatients, including utilizing the most appropriate intervention strategies, including frequency and time frames for optimal improvement, based upon the information gathered from the evaluation. Plans are appropriate to meet patient's specific age group.
  • Implements treatment and interventions, consistent with the evaluation and plan of care including, but not limited to: physical agents; mechanical modalities; electrotherapeutic modalities; protection techniques; assistive, adaptive, orthotic, prosthetic, supportive equipment; manual therapy techniques; functional training therapeutic exercise; patient/family instruction; coordination of care; communication and documentation appropriate to patient's specific age group.
  • Performs re-evaluation of the patient to modify or re-direct interventions to reach therapy/patient goals; incorporate new clinical findings or address patient failure to respond to previous interventions. Applies diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability tests.
  • Documents outcomes of the evaluation, plan, intervention (treatment) and reevaluation process in an accurate, professional and timely manner. Collects outcome data for departmental use, including performance improvement and patient satisfaction scores. Updates reports on patient's progress for peer review by members of the rehabilitative team.
  • Completes Departmental and Hospital wide requirements for continuing education including minimum contact hour requirements at clinical education days.
  • Participates in community events, hospital committees, and other hospital needs in order to continue to grow awareness to services provided.


Education Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited college or university with a minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Physical Therapy


License/Certification Requirements

  • Must possess (or be eligible for) a current license to practice Physical Therapy in the State of NJ.


Salary Min ($)

USD $42.00

Salary Max ($)

USD $60.00

About Cooper University Health Care

Cooper University Health Care is a leading academic health system and the only state-designated Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey. With more than 7000 employees, Cooper is committed to excellence in patient care, education, research, and community outreach. Cooper has more than 630 physicians in over 75 specialties, with a network of more than 100 medical offices and four urgent care centers throughout the region. Cooper is affiliated with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, and is a member of the Jefferson Health System.
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* Ladders Estimates

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