Physical Therapist, Per Diem, Day

Physical Therapist, Per Diem, DayReq :0000082275Category:Physical TherapyStatus:Per DiemShift:DayFacility:Clara Maass Medical CenterLocation:Transitional Care Unit, 1 Clara Maass Drive, Belleville, NJ 07109Located in Belleville, Clara Maass Medical Center is a facility of RWJBarnabas Health and provides a complete continuum of care to residents of northern New Jersey. With over 700 physicians and 2,100 employees, we offer advanced treatment for a wide variety of medical conditions. Our facility includes centers for advanced wound care, sleep disorders, bariatrics, orthopedics cardiac services, cancer care, emergency services, and more. In 2017, the Medical Center completed a state-of-the-art campus expansion featuring a new four-story 87,000 square foot building with a private, 32-bed Intensive Care Unit, new Main Entrance and Lobby, Retail Pharmacy, Patient Registration Area and a recently expanded Emergency Department.Clara Maass Medical Center has been recognized nationally for its quality and patient safety by Healthgrades and by The Leapfrog Group, having earned its twelfth Grade A in 2019. The Medical Center has received Disease-Specific Care Certification from the Joint Commission for Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), Congestive Heart Failure, Hip Replacement, Knee Replacement, Cardiac Rehabilitation and Advanced Certification in Palliative Care and as listed by the American Hospital Association as one of Healthcare s Most Wired hospitals. In 2018, the Medical Center earned a designation in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.We are currently looking for a Physical Therapist to work in our hospital and be responsible for providing professional rehabilitation therapy to patients through evaluation, development, and implementation of individual goal-oriented therapy programs. The incumbent will also be responsible and accountable for the following duties:You Will:Develop an individualized treatment program based on the evaluation findings focusing on time-oriented, functional and measurable short and long-term plete patient evaluation within the specified period; ensure it contains data that is reflective of a complete, holistic assessment of the client s condition.Prepare appropriate and precise documentation, such as progress notes, reassessments and discharge summaries according to policy and procedures; submitted in a timely manner to supports the need for continued skilled.Act as liaison between the physician, MCP and other members of the health care team to ensure effective coordination, and appropriate resource referral;Ensure service delivery follows the frequency and duration of the physician s plan of care for the patient.Provide comprehensive education to patients and/or caregivers based upon their identified needs in a manner that they are able to understand.Create a rapport with the patient to foster an optimum environment for goal achievement.Document case communication with other members of the health care team as appropriate throughout the patient s course of care utilizing secure messaging through an appropriate plete scheduling requirements timely and accurately by updating and submitting new and changed schedules through appropriate system applicationsImplement the treatment plan utilizing correct and appropriate clinical skills and techniques.Participate in discharge planning throughout the patient s course of care; address problem areas appropriately.Confirm discharge summary indicates the patient s status, outcomes achieved and recommendations for further services or dependently meet productivity requirements on a consistent basis.Demonstrate flexibility with job responsibilities in all areas.You Have:A Certificate from an Accredited Physical Therapy Program (APTA).An active Physical Therapy license issued by the state of New Jersey.Quick-learning ability, and able to adapt to changing patient needs.A strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of our patients and their caregiversAn exceptional focus on teamwork.The ability and passion to deliver the highest quality of care, based on a strong sense of patient focus.RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Created: 2025-10-04