Physical Therapist

Christian Health Care Center•Wyckoff, NJ

3d•$42 - $54•Onsite

About The Position

Christian Health is seeking full-time Physical Therapists to join their Outpatient Rehab team on the Wyckoff campus. This role involves managing patient care, developing personalized treatment plans, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team using state-of-the-art approaches. The Physical Therapist will oversee the quality of patient outcomes, manage resources effectively, and provide efficient treatment. A key part of the role includes supervising clinical assistants and aides according to established plans of care and adhering to state and federal guidelines. The position also requires demonstrating an understanding and embrace of Christian Health's mission statement.

Requirements

Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as a licensed Physical Therapist in the State of New Jersey.
CPR certification preferred.
Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds without assistance.
Graduate of an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy.

Nice To Haves

CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides and directs patient rehabilitation care within all general accepted practice methods, meeting all center, state, federal, and accrediting standards.
Evaluates patient's needs and establishes effective and efficient treatment plans for the patient assigned.
Manages and coordinates the supervision of treatment plans with all staff and other disciplines as indicated.
Participates in the screening of all patients according to directed schedules and practices.
Provides feedback to the designated supervisor on all clinical and rehabilitation issues.
Participates in all center directed processes and services.
Shows effective management of treatment and non-treatment related activities.
Participates in in-service training programs.
May travel or float to other CH communities to provide services.
Completes all necessary paperwork for clinical and billing documentation.
Treats patients in accordance with assignment and plan of care.
Participates in center and patient specific meetings as needed.
Assists in the maintenance and cleanliness of the department and equipment.
Provides supervision to assistants and aides/techs.
Completes weekly reports and patient summaries.
Participates in weekly meetings.
Updates and renews patient orders and plan of care as indicated.
Participates in monthly meetings.
Assures complete monthly billing.
Renews patient orders and updates plan of care as indicated.
Participates in quarterly quality improvement initiatives as Directed by DOR.
Participates in quarterly reviews of long-term residents as directed by DOR.
Participates in annual review.
Assists DOR in annual review of other staff as appropriate.
Performs other duties as required.