Physiotherapist​/Physiotherapy Resident

Position: Physiotherapist/ Physiotherapy Resident
Cooper University Health Care is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving residents and visitors throughout Cape May County. The system includes Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional; three urgent care facilities; nearly 30 primary care and specialty care offices in multiple locations throughout Cape May County;
The Cancer Center at Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional;
Brodesser Surgery Center; AMI at Cooper, Miracles Fitness and numerous freestanding outpatient facilities providing wound care, lab, and physical therapy services. Cooper offers full and part time employees a comprehensive employee benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, on-site Early Education Center (employee discount), attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.
#Evaluates patients for physical therapy, in the in-patient setting, integrating the appropriate techniques of examination, history taking and systems review for musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiovascular/pulmonary and integument.

* Implements treatment or interventions, consistent with the evaluation and plan of care including, but not limited to: physical agents; mechanical modalities; assistive, adaptive, orthotic, prosthetic, supportive equipment; manual therapy techniques; functional training therapeutic exercise; coordination of care;
Performs re-evaluation of the patient to modify or re-direct interventions to reach therapy/patient goals;
Outcomes of the evaluation, plan, intervention (treatment) and reevaluation process are documented in a timely manner to the referring physician. Outcome data collection for departmental use, including performance improvement and patient satisfaction are maintained in addition to reports on patient's progress for review by other members of the rehabilitative team. Consults with physician and nursing concerning patient progress and treatment.

* Completes Departmental and Hospital wide requirements for continuing education including minimum contact hour requirements at clinical education days.

* Applies appropriate application and supervision of NPWT, including dressing changes and education / instruction to providers, nursing and family. Demonstrates professional role in education of Departmental, nursing and non-nursing clinical staff. Maintains license to practice physical therapy in State of NJ and reports any change in licensure status immediately to the Director.
Graduate of an accredited college or university with a minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Physical Therapy
Must possess (or be eligible for) a current license to practice Physical Therapy in the State of NJ.