PD Physical Therapist in Lakewood, New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: PD Physical Therapist

Location: MMC Southern Campus

Department Name: Physical Therapy

Req #: 0000250600

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $70.95 - $70.95 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage 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:

Evaluates, plans and implements Physical Therapy treatment in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team

Qualifications:

Required:

• Must meet basic professional entry-level educational requirements from an accredited physical therapy program,
• Licensed to work in the state of NJ,
• BLS Certification through the American Heart Association,
• Computer literate,
• Successful completion of all required orientation programs,

Preferred:

• Acute care experience

Scheduling Requirements:

• Day Shift
• Per Diem Scheduling

Essential Functions:

• Analyzes gait to make appropriate recommendations for assisted devices.
• Assesses the patients’ balance, coordination, proprioception abilities
• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive services to meet individual needs
• Develops a treatment plan based on patients’ functional abilities
• Evaluates and treats the muscular, skeletal, neurological and cardiovascular patients
• Makes referral recommendations for additional patient care services as required
• Works with the referring physician for individual needs
• Performs other duties as assigned

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.