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Physical Therapist
Req #: 0000272603
Category: Physical Therapy
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Day
Facility: Childrens Specialized Hosp
Department: Physical Therapy
Pay Range: $70.95 per hour
Location:
200 Somerset St., New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Job Title: Physical Therapist
Location: New Brunswick (NB)
Department Name: Physical Therapy
Req #: 0000272603
Status: Hourly
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $70.95 - $70.95 per hour
Pay Transparency:
The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.
The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidates educational background, skills and professional experience.
Physical Therapist - Childrens Specialized Hospital, RWJBarnabas Health
At Childrens Specialized Hospital, part of RWJBarnabas Health, Physical Therapists play an important role in helping children improve mobility, restore function, and achieve greater independence. Working in a collaborative, family-centered environment, Physical Therapists develop and implement individualized treatment plans designed to address each childs unique physical, functional, and developmental needs. Through evidence-based interventions, clinical expertise, and close collaboration with families and interdisciplinary care teams, Physical Therapists help children overcome functional challenges, maximize their abilities, and reach their fullest potential.
A typical day for a Physical Therapist may include:
- Evaluating pediatric patients through patient histories, screenings, clinical observations, and appropriate assessment tools to identify functional abilities and areas of need
- Developing individualized treatment plans and establishing realistic, measurable functional goals focused on remediation, compensation, adaptation, and prevention of physical limitations
- Selecting, implementing, and evaluating the effectiveness of appropriate physical therapy interventions based on each childs clinical presentation and functional goals
- Applying principles of activity analysis to assess and address the physical, perceptual, cognitive, and psychosocial demands of activities while considering each childs abilities and environmental needs
- Educating patients and families on treatment plans, functional goals, symptoms, prognosis, and strategies to support continued progress and independence
- Communicating patient progress, clinical findings, treatment recommendations, and discharge plans effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members through written and verbal communication
- Collaborating with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other healthcare and educational professionals to coordinate comprehensive, patient-centered care
- Providing guidance, training, and support to Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs), aides, staff, and students as appropriate to established competency expectations
- Seeking supervision and clinical consultation when appropriate, incorporating feedback, and actively contributing to professional development and improvement initiatives
- Making individualized discharge recommendations that consider each childs prognosis, family needs, functional goals, role expectations, and available community resources
- Maintaining established productivity expectations and meeting minimum annual service volume requirements
This role might be for you if:
- You are passionate about helping children improve mobility, develop physical abilities, and achieve greater independence
- You enjoy partnering with families to establish meaningful functional goals and support each childs individual progress
- Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking guide your approach to patient assessments and treatment planning
- You value collaboration and enjoy working with physicians, nurses, therapists, families, and other professionals to provide comprehensive pediatric care
- You demonstrate effective communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and interdisciplinary team members
- You are receptive to feedback, recognize the importance of ongoing clinical development, and seek opportunities to strengthen your practice
- You enjoy supporting the professional growth of colleagues, students, and other members of the rehabilitation team
- You thrive in a dynamic pediatric healthcare environment where each childs needs and functional goals are unique
To be considered for this Physical Therapist opportunity:
- Bachelors, Masters, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program required
- Current New Jersey Physical Therapist license or eligibility for licensure required
- American Heart Association BLS Provider certification required
- Completion of a pediatric clinical affiliation preferred
- Demonstrates tact, initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to perform clinical responsibilities effectively
- Physical stamina and the ability to perform patient lifting and therapeutic handling required
- Ability to collaborate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare and educational professionals
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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