Pay Range:$97,947.20 - $127,982.40
Scheduled Weekly Hours:40
Position OverviewSUMMARY (Basic Purpose of the Job)Assists the Rehabilitation Services Director in the overall management of departmental operations, supervision of staff, and program development and implementation. Provides independent physical therapy management of patient under the direction of the Rehabilitation Services Director and Manager. Oversees quality and safety for areas of responsibility within the Capital Health framework. Demonstrates fiscal responsibility. Performs patient care activities up to 50% of the time, or as determined by varying circumstances. Performs other duties as required.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEducation:Master's degree in physical therapy or related field required. Graduation from accredited physical therapy school or education approved by NJ State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
Experience:Two years clinical experience in an acute care therapy environment. One year operational supervision experience or equivalent in a hospital inpatient and/or outpatient setting. Experience with policy development, implementing evidence-based practice.
Other Credentials:AHA Heartsaver AED,Physical Therapist License
2 hours of Stroke related Continuing Education contact hours annually if working in acute care setting. Stroke education is only applicable to those working with patients in the stroke program.
Knowledge and Skills:Possesses excellent organizational, interpersonal, conflict resolution, and verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously and ability to respond quickly in a fast paced environment.
Special Training:Intermediate to advanced computer skills.
Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities:
Usual Work Day:8 Hours
Reporting RelationshipsDoes this position formally supervise employees? Yes
If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- Physical Therapists evaluate and treat patients in the hospital, outpatient clinic and in the home under the hospital at home program.
- Adheres to departmental regulatory standards and maintains departmental accreditations. These include, but are not limited to NJ State licensure rules and regulations for professional/paraprofessional therapy staff. Maintains constant readiness for DNV-GL/DHSS/CMS as measured by self-assessment against standards.
- Assists director and manager in developing annual budgets within CH guidelines and timeframe. Monitors budget for appropriate utilization of resources. Demonstrates proactive vigilance in identifying opportunities for revenue enhancement and cost reduction.
- Complies with the standards established for direct patient care by therapists.
- Engages staff in active ongoing participation in performance improvement and other quality enhancing activities.
- Evaluates performance and ensures competence of staff as evidenced by guidelines and timeframes.
- Improves performance through development of appropriate outcomes-based PI monitors, consistently measured, reassessed and reported via the appropriate CHS mechanism at minimally annually.
- Participates in internal and external projects, committees and activities.
- Plans, implements and evaluates services in area of responsibility.
- Prepares, reviews and exercises discretion and judgement when analyzing data regarding area(s) of responsibility within established guidelines, such as monthly Rehab Statistical Reports, per diem productivity rates.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENTFrequent physical demands include: Sitting , Reaching forward , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities , Keyboard use/repetitive motion , Talk or Hear
Occasional physical demands include: Standing , Walking , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl , Taste or Smell
Continuous physical demands include:
Lifting Floor to Waist 35 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 25 lbs.
Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Minimal Depth Perception, Minimal Hearing
Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Chemical , Airborne Communicable Disease , Uneven Surfaces or Elevations , Dust/Particulate Matter
This position is eligible for the following benefits:- Medical Plan
- Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Healthcare FSA
- Dependent Care FSA
- Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
- Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Disability Benefits - Long Term Disability (LTD)
- Disability Benefits - Short Term Disability (STD)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Commuter Transit
- Commuter Parking
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Spouse
- Voluntary Life Employee
- Voluntary Life Child
- Voluntary Legal Services
- Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
- Voluntary Pet Insurance
- Paid Time-Off Program
The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.
The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.
