Physical Therapist

Position Summary:   

The Physical Therapist serves patients by providing physical therapy treatment and evaluation in accordance with the New Jersey Physical Therapy laws and APTA codes and guidelines. 

Essential Duties:   

Performs initial evaluations and progress evaluations. 

Provides patient treatment as indicated. 

Develops plan of care for each patient. 

Provides Home Exercise Program (HEP) for each individual patient. 

Performs daily documentation for each patient visit within the time frame specified by departmental policy. 

Provides patient reassessments for insurance companies and physicians. 

Attends departmental meetings as scheduled. 

Supervises physical therapy assistants. 

Directs physical therapy aides. 

Works with therapy reception staff to ensure timely filing of documentation and proper scheduling of patients.  

Completes all discharge summaries on each patient within the time frame specified by departmental policy. 

Establishes goals and objectives for each patient. 

Complete all required Continuing Education Units (CEU?s) to maintain Physical Therapy license. 

Confers with members of therapy staff and other health team members, individually and in conference, to exchange, discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment programs. 

Manages caseload accordingly with regards to intensity, demand, and frequency. 

Participates in marketing and community outreach efforts. 

Performs other duties as requested/directed.  

Supervises Physical Therapy students during their clinical affiliations as indicated by their?respective college.? Prepare all written reports as required.  Provide in-service training for each student and act as a mentor. 

Standards of Performance: 

Performs all duties and demonstrates behaviors and attitudes consistent with the Mission Statement and Core Values of the organization.  

Consistently demonstrates commitment to customer service excellence in all interactions with patients, family members, visitors and other staff that are consistent with Service Excellence performance standards.  

Continually participates in building and maintaining positive working relationships through effective communication, performance improvement and teamwork efforts.  

Demonstrates the ability to communicate (verbal and written communications) to all patients clearly and effectively, family members, visitors, and other staff members.  

Demonstrates, maintains, and upholds expectations set forth in the organizational Code of Conduct and Compliance Program.  

Responsible for timely completion of all new hire training, departmental training, and yearly compliance training on an ongoing basis.  

Responsible for timely and accurate completion of timesheets/ time records for hours work and payroll processing.?? Time records must be completed and approved by the employee no later than close of business on last day of each pay period. ? 

Actively participates in the safety programs of the organization by identifying potential risks and promoting patient safety as well as environmental safety.  

Accomplishes individual and team goals and objectives established by supervisor/manager.   

Minimum Education, Years of Experience: 

Must possess a degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited college/university. 

Must possess a current State of New Jersey Physical Therapy License.  

 years of work experience. 

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 

Ability to work well with others. 

Ability to gather data and compile information.  

Must possess computer knowledge and skills. (Word, Excel, Outlook) 

Able to work with orthopedic patients in an exercise environment.  

Physical Demands, Environment and Working Conditions: 

Required sitting and standing associated with a normal physical therapy environment. 

Job requires physical lifting of patients and physical ability to deliver manual therapy interventions and therapeutic exercise demonstrations. 

AOSMI designated shirts; business casual slacks.