Per Diem Physical Therapist
About The Position
Christian Health is hiring per diem Physical Therapists for its Outpatient Rehab on the Wyckoff campus. The department provides physical, occupational, and speech therapy through personalized treatment plans and an interdisciplinary team. The Physical Therapist manages patient care and related outcomes, balances resources to provide effective and efficient treatment, and supervises assistants and aides involved in delivering services under an established plan of care. The role requires compliance with applicable state and federal guidelines and support for Christian Health’s mission. The position is scheduled for day shifts as needed, Monday through Friday, and may require travel or floating to other Christian Health communities. The hourly rate is $56.00–$60.00, with a $2.00 weekend differential. Compensation may depend on relevant experience, education, and credentials.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from an accredited college or university.
- Current, unencumbered license to practice as a Physical Therapist in New Jersey.
- Ability to lift at least 50 pounds without assistance.
- Demonstrate compliance with Christian Health ASPIRE Standards of Performance.
Nice To Haves
- CPR certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide and direct patient rehabilitation care in accordance with accepted practices and applicable center, state, federal, and accrediting standards.
- Evaluate patient needs and establish effective and efficient treatment plans.
- Coordinate and supervise treatment plans with staff and other disciplines as indicated.
- Participate in patient screening according to assigned schedules and practices.
- Provide feedback to the designated supervisor on clinical and rehabilitation issues.
- Participate in center-directed processes and services, in-service training, and center or patient-specific meetings.
- Manage treatment and non-treatment activities and treat patients according to assignment and plan of care.
- Complete clinical and billing documentation, weekly reports, patient summaries, and monthly billing.
- Supervise assistants, aides, and technicians involved in care delivery.
- Maintain the cleanliness of the department and equipment.
- Update and renew patient orders and plans of care as indicated.
- Participate in weekly and monthly meetings, quarterly quality improvement initiatives, quarterly reviews of long-term residents, and annual reviews.
- Assist the Director of Rehabilitation in annual reviews of other staff as appropriate.
- Travel or float to other Christian Health communities to provide services when needed.
- Perform other duties as required.
