Description Physical Therapist
A Brief Overview Organizes and conducts Physical Therapy programs for individuals referred by a physician to restore function and prevent disability following disease, injury or loss of body part. Helps patient reach maximum performance within their disabilities.
What you will do- Evaluates and plan specific treatment programs upon the referral of a physician.
- Treats and documents progress of patients in a timely fashion
- Evaluates the extent of the disability through pertinent chart findings and objective evaluation procedures
- Administers therapeutic exercise directly
- Teaches rehabilitation techniques to overcome disability through the use of supportive devices
- Assists with discharge planning.
- Maintains and cares for all therapeutic equipment in all patient areas.
- Instruct other health professionals, support personnel and patient, families in proper safety and exercise programs.
- Coordinates schedule of assigned in-patients or out-patients
- Maintains statistical reports as requested.
- Participates in a present in-service program as directed by Senior Education Therapist or Director of Rehabilitation Services. Performs at minimum 1 inservice per year for the department
- Records treatment data and progress notes in the medical records. Reports on patient progress at rounds or other clinical team meetings
- Assists in departmental marketing and educates medical and other hospital staff about services provided by physical therapy.
- Supervises affiliating students as per assignment of the Senior Education Physical Therapist
Education Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree of Science Degree in Physical Therapy required or
- Master's Degree of Science Degree in Physical Therapy required
Experience Qualifications- Experience treating patients of all ages with all types of disabilities and multiple medical problems. required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities- Capable of frequent lifting and transferring of weight of to 300 pounds.
- Performs other related or miscellaneous duties as directed by superiors.
Licenses and Certifications- PT - Physical Therapist New Jersey Licensed upon hire required and
- BCLS - Basic Life Support American Heart Association upon hire required
At Holy Name, we believe in rewarding every team member with more than a paycheck-we invest in your future and well-being. Full-time and part-time employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and quality of life. We offer low-cost medical coverage with generous employer contributions, dental and vision plans, discounted prescriptions, and access to on-site child care. Additional benefits include 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, legal and voluntary coverage options, life insurance, and free on-site parking. If you are hired at Holy Name, your final base compensation will be determined based on factors such as employment status (Full/Part-Time or Per Diem) skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors - we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider any internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Pay Range: $39.50/hour - $46.50/hour
