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Per Diem Therapist Physical
PER DIEMWayne

Summary

Location

Wayne

Type

PER_DIEM

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About this role

Evaluates, plans, directs and administers individualized therapeutic treatment programs aimed at the restoration or improvement of function, or the prevention of disability. Writes evaluations, progress notes/reports, discharge summaries and maintains patient files. Counsels patients and/or family members regarding Rehabilitation diagnosis, plan of care and prognosis. Maintains current knowledge of regulatory/legislative policies as they apply to the profession of Physical Therapy and adheres to same.


St. Joseph’s Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization’s outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation’s “100 Best Places to Work in Health Care”.

Benefits Eligibility: (Full-time and Part-time Employees-over 20 hours a week)

  • Competitive salary*
  • Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
  • 403b retirement plan options with company match**
  • Health & Wellness*
  • Non-Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
  • PTO, and paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • LTD : Long Term Disability
  • Life Insurance Options
  • Onsite Day care Program

*Available for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

**403b Company Match not applicable for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

Pay transparency:  St. Joseph’s Health provides a salary range to comply with New Jersey Law.  The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc.” The salary range does not include incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation.



St. Joseph’s Wayne Medical Center, a division of St. Joseph’s University Medical Center and a member of St. Joseph’s Health, is a 229-bed acute-care community hospital that provides comprehensive medical and surgical care, emergency and diagnostic services to the residents of Wayne and communities in northern New Jersey. St. Joseph’s Wayne Medical Center is sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth. With a “patients first” approach to health care excellence, St. Joseph’s physician-employee-volunteer team is focused on providing the very best care available – to our patients, their families and the community. 

More than 150,000 patients are treated each year at St. Joseph’s Wayne Medical Center. Leading edge clinical services include orthopedics, spine, and sports medicine; cardiology/cardiothoracic services including a diagnostic cardiac catheterization laboratory performing peripheral angiograms and stenting, carotid stenting and pacemaker implants; non-invasive cardiology services including Holter monitoring, 24-hour blood pressure monitoring, echocardiography and trans-esophageal echocardiography; the Acute Rehabilitation Unit providing a full range of inpatient and outpatient services such as those of the North Jersey Swallowing Center; the John Victor Machuga Diabetes Education Center, offering comprehensive education and consultation programs; and expanded Ambulatory Care Center; as well as liver, biliary, and pancreatic consultation services.

Other facts

Tech stack
Evaluation,Treatment Planning,Therapeutic Treatment Administration,Function Restoration,Disability Prevention,Documentation,Progress Reporting,Discharge Summaries,Patient Counseling,Family Counseling,Regulatory Compliance,Legislative Adherence,Physical Therapy

About St. Joseph's Health

St. Joseph’s Health, sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth, is a world-class hospital and healthcare network supported by leading and renowned physicians, nurses and care teams.

With approximately 5,000 employees, St. Joseph’s Health is the largest employer in Passaic County, the largest provider of charity care in New Jersey, and the healthcare provider of choice in our region.

St. Joseph’s is proud to be recognized as one of the Best Regional Hospitals in the New York Metropolitan Region and New Jersey (U.S. News & World Report) and one of the country’s top tier “150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare” (Becker’s Health.) The Nursing team at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center has been honored for national nursing practice excellence as the recipient of the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s highest honor, Magnet® Recognition (since 1999) and as one of 11 hospitals nationwide to receive the Emergency Nurses Association’s 2016 Lantern Award™.

St. Joseph’s Health. Powerful Medicine. Compassionate Care.

Team size: 5,001-10,000 employees
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Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
Founding Year: 1867

What you'll do

  • The therapist evaluates, plans, directs, and administers individualized therapeutic treatment programs aimed at restoring or improving function or preventing disability. Responsibilities also include writing comprehensive documentation such as evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries, while maintaining adherence to relevant regulatory policies.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Per Diem Therapist Physical do at St. Joseph's Health?

As a Per Diem Therapist Physical at St. Joseph's Health, you will: the therapist evaluates, plans, directs, and administers individualized therapeutic treatment programs aimed at restoring or improving function or preventing disability. Responsibilities also include writing comprehensive documentation such as evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries, while maintaining adherence to relevant regulatory policies..

Why join St. Joseph's Health as a Per Diem Therapist Physical?

St. Joseph's Health is a leading Hospitals and Health Care company.

Is the Per Diem Therapist Physical position at St. Joseph's Health remote?

The Per Diem Therapist Physical position at St. Joseph's Health is based in Wayne, New Jersey, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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