Physical Therapist

Overview

• Assesses, evaluates patients to determine appropriate treatment plan.

Responsibilities

• Gathers and synthesizes data from patient and family, patient records, direct observation, and other healthcare providers.
• Uses appropriate and thorough evaluation techniques and standardized testing as needed.
• Works within the Scope of Services policy for Physical Therapy.
• Develops treatment plans and establishes measurable goals for patients. Implements treatment plan utilizing appropriate treatment procedures, modalities, exercise programs, and manual techniques.
• Instructs patients, families, and other caregivers in therapies and activities to improve the patient's level of function, facilitate discharge, and maximize carryover of home instructions.
• Coordinates care with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other CH interdisciplinary team members. Coordinates with healthcare providers and others outside of CHS when needed, including effective communication and advocacy for patients.
• Ensures documentation is timely, including submission of attendance/charging records ("billing sheets"). Ensures documentation is complete and effective in communicating all essential aspects of care, including evaluation, care, attendance, and discharge of the patient.
• Ensures documentation of time spent with patient is accurate and clear, and statistical data such as charging, is accurate and documentation of a patient encounter includes date and time. Ensures documentation of data, questionnaires and surveys measuring patient outcomes is complete, when required.
• Participates in educational opportunities and self-directed learning. Participates in clinical education program for PT and PTA students.
• Participates in committees, special projects, performance improvement (PI) activities, and presentations to community, including occasional participation in events outside of work hours as needed.
• Takes responsibility for problems or issues related to patient care or department operations. Attempts to understand various points of view, employs positive problem solving techniques and works toward full resolution.
• Maintains continuous contact with referring providers to collaborate, makes recommendations regarding further therapy needs, further diagnostic testing and additional professional services such as nutritional consult, psychosocial support as needed.
• If working in pelvic floor, continues to develop skills to address the physical and psychosocial aspects of care (including diversity, equity, and inclusion) for patients undergoing gender reassignment.
• If working in pelvic floor, provides services for both biologically male and female patients with pelvic floor disorders, including urogenital disorders, anorectal disorders, painful syndromes, incontinence issues, sensory strength, and coordination impairments and dysfunction of the pelvic floor.
• Demonstrates willingness to adapt to changing departmental demands. Shifts among campuses to fulfill patient needs, as required.

Requirements

• Graduation from accredited physical therapy school or education approved by NJ State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
• One year experience in acute adult inpatient, adult outpatient, or pediatric physical therapy preferred. If working in pelvic floor, previous experience with Phase I and Phase II pelvic floor care preferred.
• AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider, Physical Therapist License 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong attention to detail. Knowledge of and ability to use computer or typewriter keyboard.
• Special Training: If working in pelvic floor, Herman and Wallace level 1A training or equivalent. Herman and Wallace level 2A or equivalent. Training in the physical and psychosocial aspects associated with transgender issues preferred.

• Frequent physical demands include: Standing , Walking , Pinching/fine motor activities Occasional physical demands include: Sitting , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl , Wrist position deviation , Keyboard use/repetitive motion Continuous physical demands include: Talk or Hear Lifting Floor to Waist 20 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 50 lbs.

Our Network

Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical.  Capital Health will require all applicants (including contractors, travelers and consultants) to have an annual flu vaccine, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.

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