ID: 70748733

Shift: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Tues – Saturday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM 5 x 8 hr shiftsWeekend Requirement: Yes – S

Description: Job Summary:The Physical Therapist I/Physical Therapist W/E/Physical Therapist II provides physical therapy services to individuals and their families in a team relationship with other health care providers in a setting that is designated by the department.Essential Generic Job Functions (List in order of importance):-Performs all functions associated with the evaluation of patients for all age groups within the department s responsibility.-Performs all functions associated with the execution of therapeutic treatment for all age groups within the department s responsibility.-Completes all documentation required within the regarded timeline according to department.-Lifts a minimum of 50 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 100 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day.-Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.) This process includes communicating with the patient, parent and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).-Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center’s Organizational Competencies. Schedule Notes:Tues – Saturday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM 5 x 8 hr shiftsWeekend Requirement: Yes – SaturdaysHolidays Required as NeededNo On-Call RequirementNo Float RequirementPreferred Years of Expereince: 5+Experience in orthopedics, general medicine, neurology, etc. in an acute care hospital setting.Skills: Required Skills & Experience:-2+ years of experience for job code 3602.-0 -2 years experience for job code 3600.Preferred Skills & Experience:-N/AEducation: Required Education:-Graduation from an accredited physical therapy school.Preferred Education:-N/ARequired Certifications & Licensure:-New Jersey Physical Therapy License.Preferred Certifications & Licensure:-N/AJob Category: Clinical-Allied

Guaranteed Hours: 40.00

Contract Weeks:89