Pediatric Physical Therapist (Pt) - Outpatient - Full Time - Toms River, Nj

Job Overview:

Plans and administers physical therapy programs for patients to restore function, relieve pain, prevent disability following injury or disease within scope of practice

Qualifications:

Required:

Physical Therapy Degree from an accredited program
NJ Physical Therapy License
American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Provider Certification
Tact, initiative and judgment in the performance of duties
Physical stamina for lifting and therapeutic handling of patients

Preferred:

Doctoral Degree
Completion of a pediatric affiliation

Certifications and Licenses Required:

NJ Physical Therapy License
American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Provider Certification

Scheduling Requirements:

Full Time
40 hours/week

Essential Functions:

Selects, administers, and interprets assessment tools as designated in competency expectations including:
History, Screening, Observations, and Evaluations as appropriated to patients
Identifies and prioritizes time realistic functional goals for remediation, compensation, adaptation or prevention of deficits
Selects, utilizes and evaluates the effectiveness of appropriate treatment methods as designated in competency expectations
Applies principles of activity analysis for grading physical, perceptual/cognitive and psychosocial demands to produce an optimal mesh of child's or family's abilities to meet environmental demand
Communicates effectively with patients, families, &
team in oral and written formats in both formal and non-formal situations
As designated in competency expectations, assists in training others. This may include. Staff, PTAs, Aides, &
students
Takes responsibility for seeking supervision or consultation in relationship to clinical performance
Actively contributes to improvement plans effectively utilizes feedback
Meets competency expectations in explaining symptoms, prognosis and functional limitations for a variety of diagnostic groups
Makes discharge recommendations appropriate to the child &
their family in consideration of child's prognosis, role expectations, and knowledge of community resources (as designated in competency expectations)
Meets minimum annual expected volumes
Direct contact with patients, families, nursing, therapists and other health and education professionals. May also include community groups and universities
Assigns work to and follows up for satisfactory completion of duties of physical therapy assistants, aides, orthotics technician and assists with student training

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans
Short &
Long Term Disability
Life &
Accidental Death Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.G., Pet Insurance)
Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.