Physical Therapist in Flemington, New Jersey at Hunterdon Health Care System

Position Summary

To administer physical therapy evaluations and treatments according to the established standard of physical therapy, physician’s referral, and physical therapy plan of care.

Primary Position Responsibilities

1. Evaluates all patients by identifying the patient's primary problems and develops a treatment plan.

2. Performs and modifies or updates patient treatment programs to maximize patient outcomes.

3. Documents information to assure continuity of care and maximize reimbursement.

4. Maintains schedule to attain productivity standards.

5. Provides supervision to PTA, PT/PTA students and various levels of support personnel and volunteers.

Work Contact Group (Internal/External)

Patients, physicians, families, nursing service, visitors. Frequent contact with employees of other departments.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to (position):

Indirectly reports to Director of Physical/Occupational Therapy. Directly reports to Clinical Coordinator of Physical Therapy or Senior Physical Therapist.

Supervises (position(s):

Indirectly supervises Physical Therapist Assistants, PT/PTA Students, Patient Service Representatives, Rehab Aide/Receptionists, Support Personnel, and Volunteers

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Required:

Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy

Preferred:

Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy, Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy

Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):

Required:

None

Preferred:

1-2 years of prior experience

License, Registry or Certification:

Required:

Current NJ State License in Physical Therapy

Preferred:

None

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:

Required:

Knowledge of established standards for Physical Therapy, ability to connect with patient and build rapport, flexibility with schedule, computer skills

Preferred:

Familiarity with QCPR

• Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings. The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant’s hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).

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