Physical Therapist, Acute Rehab - (Per Diem), Camden

Location: Lourdes Health System - 1600 Haddon Ave

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

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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.

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. 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.