Physical Therapist Senior, F&W Carteret-Physical Therapy

Job Title: Physical Therapist Senior

Location: F&W Carteret-Physical Therapy

Department Name: F&W Carteret-Physical Therapy

Req #: 0000241182

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $105,924.00 - $122,974.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The Physical Therapist Senior coordinates the daily activities of the F&W Carteret-Physical Therapy department. This role assists leadership to schedule, direct, train, evaluate and develop employees, students and volunteers. This role maintains records and reports pertaining to clinical education in the Rehabilitation Department. This role periodically reviews service performance and recommends actions or changes to leadership. The Physical Therapist Senior also completes and updates Clinical Center Information Forms for contracted colleges and universities.

The Physical Therapist Senior also performs the duties of a Physical Therapist, i.e. provides ongoing evaluation and assessment of patients using standardized tests and measurements and direct observation.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's, Master's or DPT degree or certificate in Physical Therapy from an accredited college or university

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Current license from the NJ State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

Essential Functions:

• Determine jointly with the Rehabilitation Services Director, RWJ PT Manager, and contracted colleges and universities, the objectives and organization of the RWJ Physical Therapy clinical education program
• Ensure consistency of standards for in-service and continuing education
• Maintain or provide for the maintenance of records and reports pertaining to clinical education at RWJ Physical Therapy
• Assist and update Clinical Center Information Forms for contracted colleges and universities
• Coordinate student affiliations
• Schedule in-service training
• Coordinate and insure completion of all mandatory hospital and department education and competencies
• Complete or provide for completion of all applicable forms, lists and education records
• Present in-service education as requested following attendance of continuing education courses and on areas of expertise or interest
• Contribute to hospital and community education within the scope of knowledge as requested
• Perform the duties of a physical therapist, including ongoing evaluation and assessment, goal and care planning and provision of treatment
• Retain responsibility for the physical therapy care of the patient being treated by the physical therapist assistant through direct supervision
• Complete written or computerized documentation in the medical record as it pertains to the patient's status
• Complete all other forms, documents and letters as necessary
• Participate in committees and meetings as assigned
• Maintain knowledge of current laws and standards of practice as it relates to physical therapy

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.