Pediatric Physical Therapist Per Diem

Saint Peters Healthcare System•Franklin Township, NJ

1d•$65 - $65•Onsite

About The Position

The Pediatric Physical Therapist Per Diem will evaluate and assess each patient, develop a therapeutic treatment plan of care, and perform treatments to help patients reach their maximum performance levels. This role involves documenting patient progress and ensuring all treatments adhere to established standards and scope of practice, with consideration for the developmental stages of neonates, pediatrics, and adolescents.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelors, Masters degree or DPT, graduate of an entry level masters or doctorate program in Physical Therapy from a college or university accredited by Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
Requires a current New Jersey State license and registration in Physical Therapy or eligibility.
Requires analytical ability, use of independent judgment and sufficient interpersonal and communication skills for interaction with patients, parents, caregivers, students, therapists and other health care professionals.
BLS Certification required, as approved by the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience preferred; especially in Pediatric Rehabilitation.
NDT certification preferred but not necessary.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and assess each patient utilizing various objective tests and measurements and clinical observations as appropriate to the ages of the patients growth and development through the life cycle factors (Neonates, Pediatrics, Adolescents).
Develop proper therapeutic treatment plan of care and anticipated outcome for each patient in accordance with a written and signed Physician's order or prescription as appropriate to the ages of the patients growth and development through the life cycle factors (Neonates, Pediatrics, Adolescents).
Perform treatment plan of care through use of various therapeutic exercise programs, positioning and facilitation techniques, gait training, rehabilitation techniques, patient/parent/caregiver education and training and orders adaptive equipment to assist patients in reaching their maximum performance levels and achieve outcomes as appropriate to the ages of the patients growth and development through the life cycle factors (Neonates, Pediatrics, Adolescents).
Document initial assessments, reassessments and progress notes and discharge summaries for each patient in accordance with established department policy and procedure.
Ensure all treatments/procedures/protocols are performed based on established standards; demonstrate competency in performing all treatments/procedures/protocols and use of equipment within the scope of physical therapy practice as appropriate to the ages of the patients, their growth and development through the life cycle, and with an understanding of the range of treatment needed by these patients.