Req #: 0000168023
Category: Physical Therapy
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: RWJ New Brunswick
Department: Physical Therapy
Location: Main Hospital - New Brunswick, One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Job Overview:
Responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients in the acute care setting. Participates in performance improvement activities and development of programs for the department.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Graduate of accredited program in Physical Therapy at the baccalaureate or post baccalaureate level and licensed/registered by the State New Jersey.
- Minimum of three years experience in Physical Therapy.
Preferred:
- Active membership in a professional organization is encouraged but not required.
Scheduling Requirements:
- This is a full time, day position, 40 hours/week
- Rotating weekend and holiday availability required
Essential Functions:
- Provides thorough, appropriate care to all patients:
- Complete treatments, designed to meet specific documented goals are implemented using appropriate techniques and modalities.
- Proper body mechanics are used to ensure the health and safety of both patients and clinician.
- Ensures patient records are accurately and thoroughly maintained according to department policy and procedure.
- Communicates frequently with the Director.
- Functions as a resource for technical data information in Physical Therapy.
- Attends department meetings.
- Participates in student/volunteer programs.
- Attends continuing education seminars outside of RWJUH and reports to staff regarding content and case relevance.
- Attends relevant in-house programs.
- Demonstrates the awareness of safety, security, life safety, preparedness and utility and department policies.
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plans
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Life & Accidental Death Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellness Programs
- Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
- Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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