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Union, New Jersey

Category: Schools

Contract - Part Time

Job ID: 859024

Work Setting: Healthcare

Contract Duration: 13 Weeks

 

Est. Pay: $2250 / Week

Posted Date: 10/18/2024

Union, New Jersey

Work Setting: Healthcare

Category: Schools

Contract Duration: 13 Weeks

Contract - Part Time

Est. Pay: $2250 / Week

Job ID: 859024

Posted Date: 10/18/2024

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The Physical Therapist is responsible for performing student evaluations, as well as providing and documenting therapy services in accordance with plan of care developed for each student and per physician’s orders when applicable. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

Performs student reassessments and regularly reevaluates student for rehabilitation needs, and works in collaboration with the physician and other members of the healthcare team to modify the plan of care as appropriate  Participates in developing the plan of care in collaboration with the physician and other members of the health care team  When applicable, completes initial comprehensive assessment of student and family to determine physical needs; provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illnesses Assesses and evaluates and/or assists the physician in assessing and evaluating therapeutic, rehabilitative, function status (as applicable)  Assesses muscle strength, mobility, gait, and Range of Motion (ROM)  On incisions resulting from orthopedic surgery, removes staples or sutures and manages incision line  Provides physical therapy treatment and establishes physical therapy plan of care  Instructs student, families, and/or caregivers in the use of and care of therapeutic appliances  Determines priority needs for physical therapy  Reports student’s reaction(s) to treatment or changes in condition to physician and/or Building Nurse and Amergis Clinical designee  Initiates physical therapy program and instructs, consults, and/or advises other personnel and/or family/caregiver regarding certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with the patient, and explains the goals of the physical therapy program by participating in case conferences  Trains student in use of prosthetic device(s) and use of other assistive devices (e.g., walker); ensures equipment used in the course of student treatment is in good working order  Uses appropriate equipment to meet student goals, cleans and maintains equipment according to manufactures guidelines  Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment and progress of goals, and responses to treatment or changes in condition  Participates in peer consultation process  Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants according to the company’s policies/procedures and State regulations  Participates in quarterly medical record reviews as applicable   Participates in care coordination with the company and other personnel caring for the student to ensure that their efforts effectively complement each other and support the objectives outlined in the plan of care  Provides/submits accurate and timely documentation in accordance with the plan of care and company policy and procedures  Complies with applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations regarding professional standards and practice standards 

Minimum Requirements: 

Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state of practice  Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy  One (1) year of prior professional Physical Therapy experience preferred  Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice  Participation and completion of Amergis’ Competency program when applicable Current CPR if applicable TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable  Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)  Must meet all federal, state and local requirements  Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site  Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements   Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required   Computer proficiency required  Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits: Competitive pay & weekly paychecks Health, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) savings plan Awards and recognition programs  *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.  About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.   Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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