Physical Therapist in Elizabeth, New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: Physical Therapist

Location: WILLIAMSON STREET

Department Name: Physical Therapy

Req #: 0000243333

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $42,390.40 - $48,963.2 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The Physical Therapist is responsible for the examination, assessment, care planning, and performance of physical therapy treatments for the inpatient population. You will provide interventions that restore bodily functions and prevent disability following injury or disease while delegating and monitoring responsibilities assigned to support staff and students. This role is essential in driving performance improvement activities and ensuring the highest standard of patient care through evidence-based practice.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Licensed Physical Therapist in New Jersey (Must have license upon hire)
• Degree from a CAPTE approved school (Doctoral or Masters)
• BLS Certification (Basic Life Support)
• Proficiency in regulatory requirements and compliance with hospital policies

Preferred:

• 1 year or more of experience in an inpatient setting

Scheduling Requirements

• Part-Time – 16 hours/wk
• Day

Essential Functions:

• Performs functional assessments and evaluations for the inpatient population within the appropriate time frame.
• Identifies and develops realistic short-term and long-term goals based on individualized patient needs and capabilities.
• Develops and modifies individualized plans of care as needed to meet functional needs and clinical progress.
• Participates in the interdisciplinary plan of care and teaching process, communicating rehab needs to the healthcare team.
• Directly supervises the clinical work of Physical Therapist Assistants (PTA), Rehab Aides, and students.
• Documents all assessments, goals, and progress in compliance with departmental documentation policies.
• Identifies patient educational needs and provides appropriate education to patients and families.
• Applies proper body mechanics to all aspects of rehab services and complies with national patient safety goals.
• Collaborates with the Supervisor to schedule patient caseloads and ensures compliance with the billing process.
• Participates in mandatory staff education programs and performance improvement activities.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ….and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.