Physical Therapist

Job Description

Job Summary:

• The Physical Therapist I/Physical Therapist W/E/Physical Therapist II provides physical therapy services to individuals and their families in a team relationship with other health care providers in a setting that is designated by the department.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs all functions associated with the evaluation of patients for all age groups within the department’s responsibility.
• Performs all functions associated with the execution of therapeutic treatment for all age groups within the department’s responsibility.
• Completes all documentation required within the regarded timeline according to department.
• Lifts a minimum of 50 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 100 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day.
• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.)
• This process includes communicating with the patient, parent and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
• Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center’s Organizational Competencies.

Required Education:

• Graduation from an accredited physical therapy school.

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• New Jersey Physical Therapy License.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 5+ Experience in orthopedics, general medicine, neurology, etc. in an acute care hospital setting.
• 2+ years of experience.