Coordinator, Physical Therapy

Job Overview:

The Coordinator integrates the departments services with the Hospital's primary functions as well as the inter/intra departmental services.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Doctoral Degree or Master s Degree in Physical Therapy from a CAPTE accredited school

Preferred:

• 2 years supervisory experience
• 3-5 years clinical experience

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Licensed Physical Therapist in New Jersey
• Willing to interview if eligible for license, but must be licensed upon hire

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full-Time

Essential Functions:

• Develop/implement Policies and Procedures that guide/support services
• Determine staff qualifications and competence
• Continuously assess/improve department performance
• Maintain appropriate Quality Control programs
• Participate in orientation continuing education of Department staff
• Participate in selection of outside services
• Ensure the department operations are effective and efficient
• Hold staff accountable for their responsibilities
• Ensures the responsibilities for administrative and clinical direction are defined in writing
• Ensure coordination of care, treatment, and services
• Ensure that all areas providing patient/client care are directed by qualified professionals with appropriate training and experience
• Provides direct patient care as necessary
• Serves as a resource to staff for clinical issues
• Conflict resolution
• Responds to patient, physician complaints in acute care and reports results to the department director
• Directly Supervises on a daily basis: Acute Care Services, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Rehabilitation Aides
• In the absence of the Director of Rehabilitation Services, assumes overall department responsibilities
• Performs other supervision duties as assigned by the Director of Rehabilitation Services
• Demonstrates compliance with findings from QI program findings
• Participates in in-services and training activities as indicated Patient Education
• Provides input into improving the operations of the department
• Provides input into improving the quality of care provided
• Assists the Director of Rehabilitation Services in the formulation of the yearly department budget

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.