You are in demand everywhere...but it pays to come here!

If you want to work in a premier hospital that wins awards, nurtures people, and tirelessly strives to advance care, you ll find your match at Jersey City Medical Center. Our not-for-profit hospital, a proud member of RWJBarnabas Health, has been honored time and again for our strides in patient care and safety, and as the regional leader in specialties like cardiology, stroke, and trauma care.

As our status and patient volume continue to grow, we are adding talent to our organization

Among our many accolades, we have been designated 8 times the only A-Rated for Safety Hospital, awarded Magnet Recognition for superior nursing, named Best Regional Hospital by US News and World Report and ranked among the 100 best places to work in healthcare (nationally). Jersey City Medical Center is also ideally located in the vibrant Jersey City waterfront community overlooking the harbor, just 10 minutes from New York City, with a grand view of the Statue of Liberty.

Job Description

As directed by the Physical Therapist implements Physical therapy treatment in coordination with the multidisciplinary team. Collaborates scheduling of inpatient caseload in conjunction with supervisor. Demonstrates compliance with inpatient billing process. Demonstrates the ability to identify what the patient/member educational needs are. Directly supervises the clinical work of the technicians and keeps the supervisor and managers informed. Educates internal and external customers. Keeps accurate and up-to-date patient records. Makes recommendations for services outside of the discipline. Participates in the interdisciplinary patient/member teaching process. Records appropriate statistical information in and accurate timely manner. Supervises students. Evaluate, treat and re-evaluate inpatients to meet the established Standard of Care. Assesses, organizes, and implements outcome tools into professional practice when applicable. Maintains an open channel of communication among members of the interdisciplinary team involved in patient care including non-clinical support staff.

Requirements

• Doctorate in Physical Therapy
• Current NJ Licensure
• Successful completion of all orientation programs
• BLS certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• APTA Member
• CI Certification by APTA
• NICU experience preferred

Schedule: Weekday and weekend availability required.

We are committed to High Reliability and consistent demonstration of our Safety Together behaviors and tools:

S - Speak up for Safety

A - Accurately communicate

F - Focus on the task

E - Exercise and accept a questioning attitude

T - Thoughtfully interact

Y - You and Me Together

Per Diem Rate: $62.83/hr

Let us shape the future of healthcare, together. Our competitive base rates offered will be dependent upon your relevant experience, education, and skills. In addition to base salary, we offer excellent benefits creating a competitive total rewards package to include health and welfare benefits, tuition reimbursement, retirement benefits, employee assistance programs and many opportunities for professional and personal growth.

Join our team to embark on shaping the future of healthcare!