Physical Therapist
West Orange, NJ
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
3x13 hrs

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist

Job Description

• Evaluate assigned patients and develop, implement, and modify treatment plans based on patient needs and physician direction.
• Delegate and direct discipline-specific therapy services for assigned patients.
• Design functional treatment programs to support effective return to community activities.
• Educate patients, families, students, and coworkers.
• Perform professional duties related to patient care, therapy service development, and program delivery.
• Maintain compliance with organizational Code of Conduct, confidentiality, and professional standards.
• Promote patient and employee safety, focusing on safe patient handling, materials handling, infectious diseases, slips/trips/falls, and work environment.
• Follow hospital guidelines for personal appearance, attendance, and punctuality.
• Possess necessary skills and competencies to perform job functions according to the population served.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive patient evaluations and develop treatment plans with goals aimed at discharge within an established length of stay.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to address discharge barriers, including equipment trials, patient/family training, and planning for continuing services.
• Manage caseload flexibly, including coverage and communication of care plans.
• Document medical records clearly, accurately, and timely, including daily notes, goal writing, quality assessments, letters of medical necessity, discharge documentation, and charge entry.
• Ensure care is provided under valid physician orders and insurance approvals.
• Participate in student programs by providing supervision, learning objectives, and evaluations.
• Develop and pursue individualized professional development plans.
• Engage in patient and professional advocacy activities.
• Adhere to discipline-specific State Practice Act and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain professional licensure and complete continuing education.
• Support organizational performance improvement initiatives.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Requirements

• Physical Therapist license valid and current in the state of practice.
• BLS Certification required prior to first shift.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the specialty (Physical Therapy) is highly desired.

Additional Notes

• No explicit mention of prior travel experience required.