Physical Therapist

4 weeks ago

Edison, New Jersey, United States Hackensack Meridian Health Full time
About the Role

At Hackensack Meridian Health, we are seeking a skilled Physical Therapist to join our team. As a Physical Therapist, you will play a vital role in delivering patient-centered physical rehabilitation services to patients. Your primary responsibility will be to restore patients' function, alleviate pain, and prevent disabilities by planning and administering medically prescribed physical therapy.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct thorough assessments and evaluations of patients' impairments and deficits, creating personalized treatment plans and goals to address these issues.
  • Administer manual exercises, instruct, encourage, and assist patients in performing physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily-living activities, and in using assistive and supportive devices.
  • Demonstrate and implement appropriate treatment techniques and skills with patients, based on their needs.
  • Supervise, communicate, and collaborate with Physical Therapy Assistants to develop and implement a plan of care, ensuring compliance with state regulations.
  • Participate in patient care conferences, consulting with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare workers to contribute to patient care.
  • Educate patients and caregivers on recommendations for continued therapy services, equipment for home use, and home exercise.
  • Accurately and timely document evaluations, discharges, daily notes, and re-evaluations according to department and state policies.
  • Design home exercise programs to ensure continuation of therapeutic plans following discharge.
  • Identify and report any real or potential problems regarding the development or administration of patient care.
  • Record, report, and interpret patient responses to treatment and care to appropriate members of the inter-disciplinary team.
  • Demonstrate a team approach to problem-solving through frequent communication and collaboration on complex issues to provide appropriate care.
  • Ensure the operation of equipment by using equipment consistent with equipment specifications, completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer's instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, and calling for repairs.
  • Participate in committees and represent the Physical Therapy department as requested by supervisors.
  • Demonstrate appropriate knowledge in assessing the need for durable medical equipment for patients, following through with appropriate professionals to ensure proper fitting and educating patients on proper usage.
  • Demonstrate appropriate judgment in ordering and measuring for prosthetic/orthotic devices, assessing the fit and function for the device and the need for adjustments.
  • Maintain professional competence and keep current with Physical Therapy trends through participation in continuing education, in-service programs, professional staff sessions, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
  • Comply with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation, anticipating future legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
  • Foster good relationships and communications with all Team Members, physicians, patients, family/significant others, and visitors.
  • Assist with new Team Member orientation and provide key experiences to prepare Team Members for independent performance of essential job functions.
Qualifications
  • Completion of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
  • Current with all Continuing Education (CE) requirements.
  • Perform clinical care professionally.
  • Serve as patient advocate and role model to other Team Members.
  • Deliver patient care with minimal disruptions and obstacles.
  • Ability to effectively work on a multidisciplinary team.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
  • Long-term care facility experience.
  • Prior work experience with geriatric and disabled populations.
  • Bi-lingual (Spanish).
Licenses and Certifications Required
  • Physical Therapist License.

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