Physical Therapist-Part Time-Princeton Fitness and...Posted: October 15, 2009
Princeton HealthCare System is a leading provider of healthcare services. As a respected nonprofit, community teaching system, we offer compassionate care supported by advanced technologies and an outstanding medical staff. Over 97% of our physicians have achieved board certification, the hallmark of professional excellence. Through our academic and clinical affiliations with institutions including The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia, we are setting new standards in diagnostic and treatment protocols and achieving successful clinical outcomes for our patients. Princeton HealthCare System is Redefining Care through our commitment to delivering an exceptional level of clinical care and individualized caring for each and every patient. Princeton HealthCare System is currently searching for a part time Physical Therapist for the Princeton Fitness and Wellness Center. The Physical Therapist provides physical therapy services in accordance with the New Jersey Practice Act, the Bylaws of the Princeton HealthCare System, standards of accreditation and State regulatory bodies, and the Code of Ethics of the A.P.T.A. Physical Therapy practice involves examination, evaluation, treatment and instruction of individuals for the prevention, habilitation or rehabilitation of physical disability, functional deficit, and/or pain. Such practice includes, but is not limited to the following areas: acute care, orthopedics, neurology, geriatrics, pediatrics, cardiopulmonary, home health, ob-gyn, and oncology. It may also involve administration, education and research. Specific duties and responsibilities include: • Performs a patient examination in a technically competent manner • Evaluates clinical findings to determine diagnosis and outcomes of care. • Designs a plan of care that integrates goals, treatment, outcomes and discharge plan. • Performs interventions in a competent manner. • Adapts delivery of care to reflect respect for and sensitivity to individual differences. • Adheres to ethical practice standards. • Produces documentation to support the delivery of therapy services. • Communicates in ways that are congruent with situational needs. • Addresses patient needs for other services. • Educates others using relevant and effective teaching methods. • Incorporates an understanding of economic factors in the delivery of services and maintains compliance with productivity standards of the department as specified in the staffing plan. • Uses support personnel according to legal standards and ethical guidelines. • Implements a self-directed plan for professional development and lifelong learning. • Supports customer service and performance improvement goals of the department; collaborates with other care givers/staff, within and outside the Department, to develop means of enhancing patient care and service and provides supportive and excellent service. • Maintains standards of confidentiality. • Age-Specific Knowledge & Skills ? Possesses the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to meet patients? physical, psychological and social needs with those growth and developmental levels/patient populations served within the department. • Participates in unit compliance as related to established standards. Other duties and projects as assigned. Qualified candidates will have the following: • Graduation from a physical therapy program accredited by the A.P.T.A. or its equivalent if educated outside the U.S., indicates that the individual possesses the appropriate educational requirements. • The physical therapist must be licensed by the New Jersey Board of Physical Therapy in accordance with the Physical Therapy Practice Act of 1983. • Experience in outpatient rehab and orthopedics is preferred, but not necessary. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required; professionalism essential. Also required are a customer service orientation, a teamwork approach, flexibility, organizational and problem solving skills. Join Princeton HealthCare System family and be a part of Redefining Care in our community! Princeton HealthCare System is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE M/F/D/V Please refer to job code 411 when responding to this ad.
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