Licensed Physical Therapist
Licensed Physical Therapist
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Job Description
About Us
Cooper University Health Care is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving residents and visitors throughout Cape May County. The system includes Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional three urgent care facilities; Cape Regional Physicians Associates with primary care and specialty care providers delivering services in multiple locations throughout Cape May County; The Cancer Center at Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional the Claire C. Brodesser Surgery Center; AMI at Cooper Miracles Fitness and numerous freestanding outpatient facilities providing wound care lab and physical therapy services. We have a commitment to our employees by providing competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and parttime employees a comprehensive employee benefits program including health dental vision life disability retirement onsite Early Education Center (employee discount) attractive working conditions and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.
Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional is accredited by the Joint Commission and has received the Gold Seal of approval.
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Experience Required
- Evaluates patients for physical therapy in the inpatient setting integrating the appropriate techniques of examination history taking and systems review for musculoskeletal neuromuscular cardiovascular/pulmonary and integument
- Plans the intervention for inpatients including the most appropriate intervention strategies frequency and time frames for optimal improvement based upon the information gathered from the evaluation. Plans are appropriate to meet patients specific age group
- Implements treatment or interventions consistent with the evaluation and plan of care including but not limited to: physical agents; mechanical modalities; electrotherapeutic modalities; integument repair and protection techniques; assistive adaptive orthotic prosthetic supportive equipment; manual therapy techniques; functional training therapeutic exercise; patient/family instruction; coordination of care; communication and documentation appropriate to patients specific age group
- Performs reevaluation of the patient to modify or redirect interventions to reach therapy/patient goals; incorporate new clinical findings or address patient failure to respond to previous interventions. Applies diagnostic and prognostic muscle nerve joint and functional ability tests
- Outcomes of the evaluation plan intervention (treatment) and reevaluation process are documented in a timely manner to the referring physician. Outcome data collection for departmental use including performance improvement and patient satisfaction are maintained in addition to reports on patients progress for review by other members of the rehabilitative team. Consults with physician and nursing concerning patient progress and treatment
- Completes Departmental and Hospitalwide requirements for continuing education including minimum contact hour requirements at clinical education days
- Applies appropriate application and supervision of NPWT including dressing changes and education / instruction to providers nursing and family. Completes appropriate documentation related to NWPT
- Demonstrates professional role in the education of Departmental nursing and nonnursing clinical staff. Assists in activities to facilitate professional development
Education Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited college or university with a minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Physical Therapy
License/Certification Requirements
- Must possess (or be eligible for) a current license to practice Physical Therapy in the State of NJ
Employment Type
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