What are the responsibilities and job description for the PHYSICAL THERAPIST position at Meadowlands Hospital Medical Center?
JOB DUTIES:
Outpatient
Treat patients including: pre surgical, post-surgical, orthopedics, sports, pediatrics, neurological, etc. within the standards of outpatient orthopedic scope of practice while promoting clients healthy lifestyle to improve strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination
Diagnose patients and develop a customized treatment plan that meets their needs and goals
Manage full case load up to 4 patients per hour
Implement and adjust patient treatment plans as needed
Teach patients therapeutic exercises and techniques to help improve their condition
Supervise and direct PT trainers throughout the work day to assist in therapeutic exercise instruction and office needs
Complete timely and thorough WEBPT documentation
Provide quality, personalized and evidence-based care and proven interventions
Create fitness- and wellness-oriented programs tailored to patients' specific needs in preparation for discharge
Inpatient
Experienced with transfer techniques, ambulation skills, use of equipment, patient education, and ADL instruction specific to patient diagnosis
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals regarding patient plan of care, equipment needs, and discharge planning
Knowledge in assessing physical, mental, and cognitive disabilities and disposition needs
Document assessments and reassessment utilizing the FIM's criteria
Identify teaching needs and goals of the patient/family related to their diagnosis
Discuss all pertinent information regarding changes in patient status to appropriate staff
Work closely with interdisciplinary team to ensure patients goals are met in the project time frames
Initiate discharge planning, anticipating family/environmental issues and patient needs
EDUCATION /EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Doctorate of Physical Therapy from accredited program preferred
Valid and current NJ state license to practice Physical Therapy required
BLS-AHA Approved
Proven work experience as a Physical Therapist
Knowledgeable in current treatment practices
Capable of working independently and as part of a team
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Ability to manage patients of various demographics and age groups
Flexibility to treat both inpatients and outpatients
Able to work one-two evenings per week, and one Saturday per month
Employment Type Full Time Non Union
