Physical Therapist, Physical Therapy

at  RWJBarnabas Health

Req #: 0000183874
Category: Physical Therapy
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Trinitas Regional Medical Center
Department: Physical Therapy

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Doctoral Degree or Master s Degree in Physical therapy from a CAPTE accredited school or equivalent

Preferred:

• 1 year or more experience

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS:

• Full-Time

• Arranges daily schedule as needed
• Takes patients at scheduled time
• Exhibits flexibility in dealing with daily scheduling issues
• Works well with front desk staff in the scheduling of patients
• Makes multiple attempts to see patients when conflicts arise
• Performs examinations in a timely manner and consistent with department policy (including short and long term goals)
• Treatment plan reflects the needs of patients identified in the examination
• Provides treatment that includes but is not limited to: - Gait Training, Therapeutic Exercises, Modalities: Heat, Ultrasound, Electricity (AC/DC/Interferential/Russian), ADL Training (transfers, dressing), Assistive Device adjustment and Training, Patient/staff Education, Other treatment as defined within the scope of legal practice
• Prioritizes patient needs according to department policy/professional standards/state and Federal statute-regulations
• Shows willingness to assist other staff members in meeting their patient care responsibilities
• For All Documentation: Notes are legible (notes and signature)
• All clinicians use only approved abbreviations - Physical Therapists perform and document reexaminations as necessary
• Enters examinations into computer on the day it was performed
• Completes progress notes on same day of service
• Enters accurate charges for each treatment performed
• Accurately completes the statistics form in a timely manner
• Maintains all documentation necessary for reimbursement (MD scripts, visit authorizations)
• Supervises Rehabilitation Aides in their patient-related duties
• Insures that aides use proper techniques when assisting a therapist with a patient
• Follows all legal/regulatory restrictions regarding the use of Aides
• Follows policy related to referring patients to the Restorative Aide Program
• Considers patient criticality, PTA knowledge and experience when assigning patients to a PTA
• Insures that treatment plan determined by the physical therapist is carried out by the PTA
• Reviews and cosigns PTA notes
• Demonstrates understanding of the department polices related to the Student Program
• Gives timely, constructive feedback to the student
• Reviews student documentation prior to insertion into medical record
• Provides for other related experiences such as observing surgery in conjunction with the clinical coordinator
• Supervises volunteers as needed and in compliance with department and hospital policies
• Demonstrates compliance with findings from QI program findings
• Participates in inservices and training activities as indicated
• Provides input into improving the operations of the department and the quality of care provided