JOB SUMMARY
To administer physical therapy treatments according to established standard of physical therapy, and physician’s referral and physical therapy plan of care.

 

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
B.S. Degree, Certificate, or Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy required.

 

REQUIRED LICENSE, REGISTRY OR CERTIFICATION

Position Summary

To administer physical therapy evaluations and treatments according to the established standard of physical therapy, physician’s referral, and physical therapy plan of care.

Primary Position Responsibilities

1.

Evaluates all patients by identifying the patient's primary problems and develops a treatment plan.

2.

Performs and modifies or updates patient treatment programs to maximize patient outcomes.

3.

Documents information to assure continuity of care and maximize reimbursement.

4.

Maintains schedule to attain productivity standards.

5.

Provides supervision to PTA, PT/PTA students and various levels of support personnel and volunteers.

Work Contact Group (Internal/External)

Patients, physicians, families, nursing service, visitors. Frequent contact with employees of other departments.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to (position):

Indirectly reports to Director of Physical/Occupational Therapy.  Directly reports to Clinical Coordinator of Physical Therapy or Senior Physical Therapist.

Supervises (position(s):

Indirectly supervises Physical Therapist Assistants, PT/PTA Students, Patient Service Representatives, Rehab Aide/Receptionists, Support Personnel, and Volunteers

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Required:

Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy

Preferred:

Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy, Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy

Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):

Required:

None

Preferred:

1-2 years of prior experience

License, Registry or Certification:

Required:

Current NJ State License in Physical Therapy

Preferred:

None

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:

Required:

Knowledge of established standards for Physical Therapy, ability to connect with patient and build rapport, flexibility with schedule, computer skills

Preferred:

Familiarity with QCPR

Current New Jersey State License required.