The role involves providing physical therapy examination and evaluation to determine prognosis, delivering necessary intervention, and updating the plan of care for patients. Additionally, the therapist assists management with clinical and operational issues and works on improving rehab service utilization and processes.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from an APTA-accredited program and hold current licensure in the State of New Jersey, along with CPR certification. Additional requirements like a driver's license apply for home care and early intervention staff.
bachelor degreeDocumentationProcess ImprovementRegulatory CompliancePatient EducationEvaluationClinical ConsultationInterventionOperational IssuesStaff UtilizationPhysical Therapy ExaminationPlan of Care Modification
Job description
At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason – to better serve you.
That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need.
Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between – we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community.
If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around.
Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country.
We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home.
A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S.
News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment.
In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we're committed to the well-being of the community.
That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling.
We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.
Location
200
Bowman
Drive
Remote
Type:
On-Site
Employment
Type:
Employee
Employment
Classification:
Per
Diem
Time
Type:
Part time
Work
Shift: 1st
Shift (United
States of
America)
Total
Weekly
Hours: 0
Additional
Locations:
Job
Information:
Summary: Provides physical therapy examination and evaluation to determine prognosis, provide intervention, and update plan of care. Assists manager/supervisor with clinical and operational issues. Works with manager to improve processes and utilization of rehab services.
Benefits
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Medical insurance
Paid time off
Prescription insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Tuition assistance
Employee assistance program
Paid sick leave
Supplemental life insurance
Dependent care flexible spending accounts
Health flexible spending accounts
403(b)
Colleague life insurance
Dependent life insurance
Supplemental AD&D insurance
Position
Responsibilities:
Consults with medical, ancillary professionals and other team members/supervisors to provide optimum quality patient care and effective operations.
Demonstrates comprehensive evaluation skills and interventions. This includes evaluating the effectiveness of interventions and modification of plan of care as appropriate.
Maintains and completes evaluations, patient records, reports and all written documentation effectively and in a timely manner, in accordance with regulatory and department guidelines.
Effectively utilizes PTAs, aides and other support staff as appropriate.
Effectively communicates with patient and/or family/significant other in providing education and literature in accordance with the patient’s age, physical condition and cultural needs.
Required
Education: Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy form a program accredited by the APTA.
Training/Certifications/Licensure: Current licensure in the State of New Jersey. CPR certification. For home care and early intervention staff, a valid driver’s license, current automobile registration and proof of insurance.
Hourly Rate
$57.25 Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies. For more benefits information click here. Be Well, Get Well and Stay Well That's our mission. We’re dedicated to offering the best quality care through our extensive range of services and facilities. Our doctors, clinical practitioners, and administrative staff are a respectful, caring team of professionals committed to providing world-class quality healthcare. We continually work to be your premier choice of health and wellness in South New Jersey.
