Physical Therapist (PT)

Lifepoint Health•Bridgeton, NJ

12d

About The Position

The Physical Therapist (PT) is accountable for a designated group of adult and geriatric patients in an adult medical rehabilitation program. The PT conducts evaluations, reassessments, and treatments using appropriate physical therapy modalities and follows hospital and departmental policies to provide high-quality care. The role helps patients attain their maximum performance and functioning within the limits of their capabilities and oversees care delivered by Physical Therapist Assistants and therapy technicians. The PT assesses patient needs, develops and updates individualized plans of care, evaluates treatment outcomes, and recommends changes to physicians when needed. The role addresses pain that interferes with rehabilitation, coordinates with interdisciplinary teams, and reports progress and discharge barriers at team conferences. The PT also provides patient and family education, maintains appropriate documentation and accurate charges, and supports patient safety, infection control, equipment training, and department cleanliness. The position may include orienting staff and students and assuming a supervisor’s duties in that person’s absence. The PT participates in educational, performance-improvement, and safety programs and collaborates with patients, families, physicians, staff, and other departments.

Requirements

Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
Current and unrestricted Physical Therapy license in the state where services are rendered.
Current CPR certification.
Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Provide physical therapy evaluations, modalities, and treatments in accordance with hospital and departmental policies.
Assume responsibility and accountability for a designated patient group and for patients treated by Physical Therapist Assistants and therapy technicians.
Assess patient needs and initiate appropriate physical therapy interventions.
Perform patient assessments and reassessments according to policy, and complete accurate, timely quality-improvement scoring.
Observe and evaluate treatment effects and progress toward short- and long-term goals; recommend changes to physicians when needed.
Assess pain that interferes with function or rehabilitation participation, intervene appropriately, and contact physicians when needed.
Formulate and update patient-specific plans of care and document goals and updates in the Interdisciplinary Care Plan.
Report patient progress and barriers to discharge at patient team conferences.
Provide care in a manner that promotes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical or health care errors.
Develop and evaluate patient teaching plans based on identified learning needs, involving family as appropriate.
Document care according to current standards and policies.
Treat patients and families with respect and dignity and address psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious or spiritual needs.
Operate equipment safely and correctly and maintain department cleanliness and safety.
Communicate clearly and professionally with patients, families, physicians, staff, and administrative teams.
Participate in patient and family conferences and interdisciplinary team conferences.
Consult and collaborate with other departments on patient care and performance-improvement activities.
Participate in educational and performance-improvement in-services, guidance and educational programs, infection control, equipment training, and organizational safety and fire safety programs.
Assist with orientation and in-service training for certified department staff members.
Ensure patient charges are accurate and entered promptly.
May orient staff and students and assume the supervisor’s duties and responsibilities in that individual’s absence.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees.
Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
Loan assistance.
401(k) retirement package with company match.
Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs.
Free gym memberships.
Virtual care appointments.
Mental health services.
Discount programs.
Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.