Physical Therapist
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Req #: 45901
Category: Physical Therapy
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Day
Facility: Childrens Specialized Hosp
Department: Childrens Specialized Hosp
Location
SPF-School Based Therapies, 150 New Providence Road, Mountainside, NJ 07092
Job Summary
Focused on supporting and improving a child s ability to participate as successfully and fully in their school environment utilizing physical therapy methods and methodologies.
Essential Job Functions
Adhere to the principles of the Professional Code of Ethics and the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs Statutes and Regulations for a licensed Physical TherapistAvailable during the regular school hours at assigned site and for required meetings within the parameters of the scheduled work dayIs adept in utilizing the educational model of service vs. the medical model of service in regards to the development and maintenance of a student s therapy programDemonstrate good and timely communication skills to receive or convey essential and important information (i.e., reports and evaluations), to pertinent educational staff, CSH School Services staff, parents, student and other necessary entities. Will participate in IEP and other school meetings when appropriate. Such meetings could be in- person, by phone or by virtual meeting platformDisplay good collaborative skills which are crucial in formulating a specialized transdisciplinary plan for a student in their educational programProvide necessary instruction, training, supervision and monitoring of school personnel in the use of a prescribed therapeutic plan, technique, or modality Carry out assessment, reassessment and evaluation procedures for referred students, meeting district and CSH School Services requirements and timelines Plan, develop and implement therapeutic interventions that are goal oriented and educationally relevantComplete all necessary documentation, databases, schedules and billing logs in accordance with CSH School Services department policy and assigned district/school s policyMaintain and be accountable for therapy inventory and equipmentComplete all assigned mandatory education requirements within stated timeframesDevelop and maintain all professional skills/competencies appropriate to job assignmentMay participate in the training and supervision of clinical fieldwork students according to stated student program objectivesMeet productivity expectations for assigned scheduleSupport efforts to accomplish the goals of Children s Specialized Hospital s School Services, representative of our organization not as an independent contractor adhering to the noncompete policies of the organization
Formal Education And Job-Related Experience
Minimum of Master s Degree. Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program.New graduates welcome; Pediatric affiliation preferred
Certifications
School Certification in NJ
License
NJ Consumer Affairs Physical Therapy License
Education And Experience- Additional Comments
NA
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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