Full Time Physical Therapist

St. Luke's University Health Network•Belvidere, NJ

2d•$77,850 - $124,560

About The Position

The Physical Therapist evaluates, diagnoses, and manages patients with physical impairments and functional limitations to maximize their functional abilities. The role involves designing and implementing individualized treatment plans based on each patient’s goals and needs, and educating patients and families to help prevent or manage conditions and promote optimal health and wellness. The Physical Therapist works with patients and the wider care team to improve mobility, manage pain, restore function, and prevent disability. The position also contributes to department programs and quality improvement, supports professional development and clinical learning, and may supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, students, and observers.

Requirements

Doctoral, master's, or bachelor's degree from an accredited physical therapy program, or a physical therapy certificate.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or equivalent, required upon hire or to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
Current Physical Therapist license in Pennsylvania or New Jersey, based on work location, and practice within the applicable state guidelines.
Successful completion of required affiliations.
CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive initial evaluations to identify functional deficits and develop treatment plans to improve mobility, manage pain, restore function, and prevent disability.
Provide skilled interventions tailored to patient needs and preferences, using appropriate techniques, modalities, and equipment.
Collaborate with patients to establish short- and long-term goals.
Communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, families, and health care providers while ensuring informed consent, confidentiality, and cultural sensitivity.
Manage patients through direct or indirect treatment, or refer them to another provider when appropriate.
Establish and update diagnoses, prognoses, and plans of care using available evidence and clinical reasoning.
Review and document patient medical history, evaluation findings, treatment plans, treatment responses, and changes in status.
Educate patients and family members about prognosis and care options.
Assist in developing and implementing department programs.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, continuing education, professional development, and QI data collection and planning.
Monitor and document patient progress, outcomes, and satisfaction.
Share clinical knowledge and techniques to improve patient care.
Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, PT and PTA students, and observers as assigned.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with policies governing the release of information.
Follow Network and departmental policies concerning employee, patient, and environmental safety, reporting, attendance, and dress code.
Adhere to ethical, legal, and regulatory standards of the physical therapy profession and health care organization.
Demonstrate Service Excellence Standards, performance improvement, and financial responsibility through efficient use of resources.
Demonstrate competency in assessment, treatment, growth and development, and communication appropriate to the age of the patient.
Attend designated or requested meetings, including multidisciplinary meetings as applicable.
Accurately bill patient accounts for services rendered.
Provide in-services to Physical Therapy department staff and others.
Clean and order supplies as assigned by the facility director.
Perform other related duties as assigned, such as peer record review.