Physical Therapist
JOB DESCRIPTION: Physical Therapist Position Summary :
Provides physical therapy treatment to patients with physical dysfunctions. Educates patient, family, and staff on role of physical therapy. Communicates with physicians and ancillary staff regarding patient care.
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Experience :
1-3 years of physical therapy experience, preferably some in acute care.
Education :
Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy.
Required License / Credentials :
Physical Therapist licensed by the state of New Jersey; CPR certified.
Other Required Skills :
Experience in hospital or acute care setting. Excellent interpersonal skills.
Contact With Others :
Regular internal and/or external contacts involving considerable tact, discretion, and persuasion in order to obtain information and/or willing action or consent where it would be otherwise difficult to obtain.
Supervision Given :
Part time supervision over a small group of employees. Most of the time spent performing the same or similar work as members of the group.
Supervision Received :
Performs duties independently, following established procedures and reporting periodically to immediate supervisor.
