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Pediatric Physical Therapist Per Diem

Saint Peter's Healthcare System Inc

  • Somerset, NJ
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    Develop proper therapeutic treatment plan of care and anticipated outcome for each patient in accordance with a written and signed Physician''s order or prescription as appropriate to the ages of the patients growth and development through the life cycle factors (Neonates, Pediatrics, Adolescents). Evaluate and assess each patient utilizing various objective tests and measurements and clinical observations as appropriate to the ages of the patients growth and development through the life cycle factors (Neonates, Pediatrics, Adolescents).

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    LocationSomerset, NJ

    Description

    • Evaluate and assess each patient utilizing various objective tests and measurements and clinical observations as appropriate to the ages of the patients growth and development through the life cycle factors (Neonates, Pediatrics, Adolescents).
    • Develop proper therapeutic treatment plan of care and anticipated outcome for each patient in accordance with a written and signed Physician''s order or prescription as appropriate to the ages of the patients growth and development through the life cycle factors (Neonates, Pediatrics, Adolescents).
    • Perform treatment plan of care through use of various therapeutic exercise programs, positioning and facilitation techniques, gait training, rehabilitation techniques, patient/parent/caregiver education and training and orders adaptive equipment to assist patients in reaching their maximum performance levels and achieve outcomes as appropriate to the ages of the patients growth and development through the life cycle factors (Neonates, Pediatrics, Adolescents).
    • Document initial assessments, reassessments and progress notes and discharge summaries for each patient in accordance with established department policy and procedure.
    • Ensure all treatments/procedures/protocols are performed based on established standards; demonstrate competency in performing all treatments/procedures/protocols and use of equipment within the scope of physical therapy practice as appropriate to the ages of the patients, their growth and development through the life cycle, and with an understanding of the range of treatment needed by these patients.

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