What are the responsibilities and job description for the PHYSICAL THERAPIST - PER DIEM position at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute?
Physical Therapist - Per Diem
JOHNSON REHABILITATION Edison, New Jersey
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As a member of an interdisciplinary team, this position is responsible for physical therapy evaluation, treatment planning, treatment implementation, documentation and patient/family education. The incumbent also performs other professional duties and participates in department/facility initiatives as assigned.
Responsibilities
A day in the life of a Physical Therapist at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.
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JOHNSON REHABILITATION Edison, New Jersey
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- Requisition # 2024-154213
- ShiftWeekend Day
- StatusPer Diem
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
As a member of an interdisciplinary team, this position is responsible for physical therapy evaluation, treatment planning, treatment implementation, documentation and patient/family education. The incumbent also performs other professional duties and participates in department/facility initiatives as assigned.
Responsibilities
A day in the life of a Physical Therapist at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:
- Prepares for the evaluation in accordance with department policies/procedures and standards of practice, including obtaining patient history, exhibiting knowledge of patient diagnoses and researching unfamiliar diagnoses.
- Selects and administers tests and measures. Additionally, synthesizes evaluation results to formulate the diagnosis, goals, prognosis and plan of care.
- Establishes treatment plan based on evaluation results, goals and best practice. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team, patients and patient's support system.
- Assesses and reassesses need for modifications to plan of care and goals. Identifies need for consultation and/or refers the patient to other health care professional or health care services.
- Initiates and completes discharge plan. Provides education/training to patient and/or patient's support system.
- Provides functional Training: This may include but is not limited to gait training and/or locomotion training; therapeutic activities (e.g. bed mobility, transfers); community reintegration, ADLs/IADLS; work injury management; equipment prescription.
- Provides Musculoskeletal Interventions: This may include but is not limited to, therapeutic exercise; manual therapy; joint mobilizations;
- Provides Neurological interventions may include but are not limited to, handling techniques; neuro-developmental training; neuromuscular re-education; cognitive rehab; behavioral management; spasticity management; vestibular therapy.
- May provide additional assessments but is not limited to cardiac rehab, medical monitoring and splinting.
- Collects and records patient care data that follows format and guidelines of the patient care service, regulatory agencies and third-party payers which reflects an understanding of reimbursement systems and their impact on patient care. This includes, but is not limited to, examination, evaluation, daily notes, reassessments/progress reports, discharge plans and communication with members of the team.
- Additionally records daily billing and follows department guidelines for productivity.
- Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
- Adheres to HMH's Organizational and Managerial competencies and standards of behavior.
- Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 5 lbs. and stands a minimum of 1 hours a day
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Graduate of an APTA accredited Physical Therapy education program or equivalent.
- Experience preferred, entry level acceptable, brain injury experience a plus
- Computer skills and knowledge of applications such as word, excel, powerpoint preferred
- Physical Therapist License.
HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.
Our Network
Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Facility
As a courtesy to assist you in your job search, we would like to send your resume to other areas of our Hackensack Meridian Health network who may have current openings that fit your skills and experience.
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Awards We’ve Received
2023
US News & World Report 2023
- HUMC - #1 Hospital in NJ & #5 in NY Metro Area
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- Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital - #1 Children’s Hospital in NJ
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- JSUMC - #6 Hospital in NJ
2023
2023 & 2022 Magnet Designations
for 9 HMH Institutions
2022
Newsweek 2022 Best Hospitals USA
- HUMC - #57
Newsweek 2022 America’s Best Addiction Treatment Centers
Blake Recovery Center at Carrier Clinic - #2
2023
Diversity Inc. 2023
Top Hospital and Health Systems
2022
Becker’s Hospital Review 2022
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