Pediatric Physical Therapist; PT - Part Time - Newark, NJ

Job Title

Physical Therapist

Children's Specialized Hospital, 182 Lyons Ave., Newark, NJ 07112

Physical Therapy-OP

Part‑Time

Day

$71,760.00 - $83,938.00 per year

Plans and administers physical therapy programs for patients to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability following injury or disease within scope of practice.

• Physical Therapy Degree from an accredited program
• NJ Physical Therapy License
• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Provider Certification
• Tact, initiative and judgment in the performance of duties
• Physical stamina for lifting and therapeutic handling of patients

• Doctoral Degree
• Completion of a pediatric affiliation

• NJ Physical Therapy License
• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Provider Certification

• Part Time
• 30 hours/week

• Selects, administers, and interprets assessment tools as designated in competency expectations including history, screening, observations, and evaluations as appropriate to patients.
• Identifies and prioritizes time realistic functional goals for remediation, compensation, adaptation, or prevention of deficits.
• Selects, utilizes and evaluates the effectiveness of appropriate treatment methods as designated in competency expectations.
• Applies principles of activity analysis for grading physical, perceptual/cognitive and psychosocial demands to produce an optimal mesh of child's or family's abilities to meet environmental demand.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and team in oral and written formats in both formal and non‑formal situations.
• Assists in training others. This may include staff, PTAs, aides, and students as designated in competency expectations.
• Seeks supervision or consultation related to clinical performance.
• Contributes to improvement plans and utilizes feedback.
• Explains symptoms, prognosis and functional limitations for various diagnostic groups.
• Makes discharge recommendations appropriate to the child and their family, considering prognosis, role expectations, and community resources. (Designated in competency expectations)
• Meets minimum annual expected volumes.
• Maintains direct contact with patients, families, nursing, therapists, and other health and education professionals. May also include community groups and universities.
• Assigns work to and follows up for satisfactory completion of duties of physical therapy assistants, aides, orthotics technician, and assists with student training.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• 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!

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. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

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. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey – whether that be enhancing coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer