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nPenn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.
nToday at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?
nPenn Medicine Princeton is seeking a Physical Therapist to join our Acute Rehab unit on a per diem basis.
nOur Acute Rehab unit is open 8:30 - 4:30 pm Monday thru Saturday. 6:00 pm would be the latest this position would work. We are looking for a Physical Therapist with Acute Rehab experience and availability to work at least once or twice a week and one Saturday per month. One winter and one summer holiday is also required.
nESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
nnnPerforms a patient examination in a technically competent manner. Performs skilled services.
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nnUses sound judgment and follows established standards of practice independently.
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n n3.. Competency with assessment and treatment of patients with Physical Therapy needs and special programs such as stroke specialty and amputation
nnnEvaluates clinical findings to determine rehab diagnosis and outcomes of care.
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nnDesigns a plan of care that integrates the goals, treatment, outcomes and discharge plan.
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nnPerforms interventions in a competent manner assessing the response to care. Adapts delivery of care to reflect respect and sensitivity to individual differences
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nnPerforms reassessments as necessary. Assesses needs for other services.
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n n8.. Documents are given within the designated time frames in the EMR and hands-off problems and resolutions to the case manager and the team.
nnnIncorporates 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.
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nnDemonstrates competency in the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to meet patients’ physical, psychological, and social needs. Competent in age specific knowledge and skills. Understands age-related growth and development levels.
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nnSupports customer service and performance improvement goals of the department. Collaborates with other caregivers/ staff, within and outside the department to develop means of enhancing patient care and services.
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nnImplements a self-directed plan for professional development and lifelong learning.
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nnKeeps abreast of changes in policies and procedures. Uses support personnel according to ethical and legal guidelines. Maintains confidentiality as per standards. Professionally represents the PHCS during interactions with suppliers, committee, new employees, and students.
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nnPlans and implements in-service and continuing educational activities to meet identified learning needs and performance improvement initiatives.
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nnParticipating in staff education activities and providing consultation to facility personnel.
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n nCredentials:
nnnPhysical Therapist (Required)
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nnBasic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
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nnBasic Life Saving (BLS) certification - required
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n nEducation or Equivalent Experience:
nnnBachelor of Arts or Science (Required)
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nnEducation Specialization: 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.
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nnMaster of Arts or Science
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nnEducation Specialization: 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
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n nWe believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.
nSalary Range:
n$37.63 - $60.01/Hourly
nAs part of their job offer, successful candidates are provided a specific rate, taking into consideration various factors including experience and education.
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nLive Your Life's Work
nWe are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.
nREQNUMBER:
Worksite address
plainsboro, NJ, 08536, US
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