Physical Therapist

Summary:

First established in 1901, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center is a 665-bed quaternary care, teaching hospital that provides comprehensive health care for the region. Staffed by more than 800 physicians, 3200 employees, and 150 volunteers, our hospital is ready to provide you and your family with the quality care you need. At Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, we are committed to quality and excellence in patient care. Our goal is to exceed your expectations and to provide you with an environment that is conducive to healing and promotes patient safety. The Newark Beth Israel Medical Center management and staff abide by the philosophy that all patients are to be treated with respect, dignity, and sensitivity.

Description:

The Physical Therapist provides physical therapy services by the New Jersey Practice Act, standards of accreditation and State regulatory bodies, and the Code of Ethics of the A, P,T, A,.

Physical Therapy practice involves the examination, evaluation, treatment, and instruction of individuals for the prevention, habilitation, or rehabilitation of physical disability, functional deficit, and/or pain.

Such practice includes but is not limited to the following areas: acute care, orthopedics, neurology, geriatrics, pediatrics, cardiopulmonary, home health, ob-gyn, OP Rehab, and oncology. It may also involve administration, education, and research.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Assessing the physical therapy needs of the patient, preparing the rehabilitation plan of care based on the assessment that integrates goals, treatment, outcomes, and discharge plan, providing rehabilitation service to the patient as specified in the rehabilitation plan of care, reassessing the patient's response to services provided and revising the rehabilitation plan of care as needed. Documents care given within the Daily Treatment Note in EMR to support the delivery of therapy services. Incorporates an understanding of economic factors in the delivery of services and maintains compliance with productivity standards of the department as specified in the staffing plan.

Requirements:

Current NJ Licensure

Successful completion of all orientation programs

BLS certification

Must have experience treating acute care patients with various medical diagnoses including orthopedic, neurologic, and traumatic injuries/impairments,

Preferred Qualifications:

APTA Member

CI Certification by APTA

Primarily seeking Full-time PT position, some weekends and minimum 3 holidays if needed,

We are committed to high reliability and consistent demonstration of our Safety Together behaviors and tools:

S - Speak up for Safety

A - Accurately communicate

F - Focus on the task

E - Exercise and accept a questioning attitude

T - Thoughtfully interact

Y - You and Me Together

Specialized Skills & Knowledge Requirements:

Minimum entry-level competencies;

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required; professionalism is essential,

Also required are a customer service orientation, a teamwork approach, flexibility, organizational and problem-solving skills,