Physical Therapist - Full Time
- Prepares for the evaluation in accordance with department policies/procedures and standards of practice including obtaining patient history, performing systems review exhibiting knowledge of patient diagnoses and researching unfamiliar diagnoses.
- Selects and administers tests and measures and performs systems review. Additionally, synthesizes evaluation results to formulate the diagnosis, goals, prognosis and plan of care.
- Establishes a plan of care based on examination and evaluation results which includes person centered goals and best practice. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, patient/clients and patient's/client's support system.
- Assesses and re-assesses need for modifications to plan of care and goals.
- Identifies need for consultations and/or refers the patient/client to another health care professional or health care services.
- Initiates and completes discharge plan.
- Provides patient/client instruction to inform, educate and/or train patients/clients and their support systems.
- Provides and selects interventions based on the PT's assessment of the client's current condition which can include but is not limited to: patient and client instruction; airway clearance techniques; prescription, application, and, as appropriate, fabrication or modification of assistive technologies; implementation of biophysical agents; therapeutic exercise; motor/functional training; integumentary repair and protection; manual therapy techniques; functional training in self-care, domestic life, community and work integration and reintegration.
- Collects and records patient care data that follows format and guidelines of the patient care service, regulatory agencies and third-party payers which reflects an understanding of reimbursement systems and their impact on patient care. This includes, but is not limited to, initial evaluation, daily notes, reassessments/progress reports, discharge plans and communication with interdisciplinary members of the team.
- Records daily billing and follows department guidelines for productivity, as well as adheres to insurance and state regulations on the billing of services rendered.
- Provides appropriate direction and supervision to other personnel as assigned.
- Lifts a minimum of 50 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs. and stands a minimum of 1 hour a day.
- Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
- Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
- Graduate of a CAPTE accredited Physical Therapy Program or equivalent.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience.
- New Jersey Physical Therapist License.
- BLS/CPR certification by The American Heart Association is required within 60 days of entering position.
- Specialty certifications.
- Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
- Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
- Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
- Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
- Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
- Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
- Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.
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