Physical Therapy Employment

Princeton HealthCare System is currently searching for a full-time Physical Therapist for our HomeCare facility.

 

The Physical Therapist provides physical therapy services in accordance with the New Jersey Practice Act, the bylaws of the Princeton HealthCare System, standards of accreditation and State regulatory bodies, and the Code of Ethics of the A.P.T.A. Physical Therapy practice involves examination, evaluation, treatment and instruction of individuals for the prevention, habilitation or rehabilitation of physical disability, functional deficit, and/or pain. Specific duties and responsibilities include:

·         Performs a patient examination in a technically competent manner

·         Evaluates clinical findings to determine diagnosis and outcomes of care.

·         Designs a plan of care that integrates goals, treatment, outcomes and discharge plan.

·         Performs interventions in a competent manner. Follows regulatory guidelines including National Patient Safety Goals ( NPSG).

·         Complete accurate and complete documentation for evaluations (Start of Care), discharges, resumption of care and recertifications using the OASIS instrument.

·         Adapts delivery of care to reflect respect for and sensitivity to individual differences.

·         Adheres to ethical practice standards.

·         Produces documentation using laptop on-site to support the delivery of therapy services.

·         Communicates in ways that are congruent with situational needs. Communicates timely and effectively with team members, including care coordinators and other disciplines.

·          Addresses patient needs for other services.

·         Educates others using relevant and effective teaching methods.

·         Incorporates an understanding of economic factors in the delivery of services and maintains compliance with productivity standards of the department as specified in the staffing plan.

·         Uses support personnel according to legal standards and ethical guidelines.

·         Implements a self-directed plan for professional development and lifelong learning.

·         Supports customer service and performance improvement goals of the department; collaborates with other care givers/staff, within and outside the Department, to develop means of enhancing patient care and service and provides supportive and excellent service.

·         Maintains standards of confidentiality.

·         Age-Specific Knowledge & Skills – Possesses the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to meet patients’ physical, psychological and social needs with those growth and developmental levels/patient populations served within the department.

·         Participates in unit compliance as related to established standards. Other duties and projects as assigned.

·         Weekend rotation is required on a rotational basis by all physical therapy staff; this is required for coverage of priority evaluations. An alternate day off midweek is scheduled

Qualified candidates will have graduated from a physical therapy program accredited by the A.P.T.A. or its equivalent if educated outside the U.S. indicates that the individual possesses the appropriate educational requirements. The Home Care therapist must possess a valid driver’s license and have the use of a car during work hours. The physical therapist must be licensed by the New Jersey Board of Physical Therapy in accordance with the Physical Therapy Practice Act of 1983. Minimum of one year of experience in adult rehabilitation. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required; professionalism essential. Also required are a customer service orientation, a teamwork approach, flexibility, organizational and problem solving skills. The home care physical therapist must interact effectively with family members, home health aides, nurses and other members of the home health team. Certification in CPR/BLS for the Healthcare Provider is required.  

 

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Physical Therapist - Home Care - Full-time