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Physical Therapist Senior
Req #: 0000260594
Category: Physical Therapy
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
Department: Physical Therapy
Pay Range: $111,300.80 - $128,544.00 per year
Location:
201 LYONS AVENUE, NEWARK, NJ 07112-2027
Job Title: Physical Therapist Senior
Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr
Department Name: Physical Therapy
Req #: 0000260594
Status: Salaried
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $111,300.80 - $128,544.00 per year
Pay Transparency:
The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.
The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.
Senior Physical Therapist - RWJBarnabas Health
At RWJBarnabas Health, Senior Physical Therapists play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care while serving as clinical leaders, mentors, and educators within the rehabilitation team. In addition to providing comprehensive physical therapy services, Senior Physical Therapists support staff development, assist with clinical operations, promote evidence-based practice, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives. Working collaboratively with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members, you will help optimize patient outcomes while fostering a culture of clinical excellence, teamwork, and professional growth. Joining RWJBarnabas Health means becoming part of New Jersey's largest integrated academic healthcare system, where innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning are at the center of delivering outstanding patient care.
A typical day for a Senior Physical Therapist may include:
- Conducting comprehensive physical therapy evaluations, re-evaluations, and functional assessments using evidence-based examination techniques.
- Developing individualized treatment plans with measurable short and long-term goals that promote functional independence and maximize patient outcomes.
- Providing skilled physical therapy interventions while continually assessing patient progress and modifying treatment plans as appropriate.
- Preparing timely, accurate, and complete clinical documentation, including evaluations, progress notes, reassessments, discharge summaries, billing documentation, and other required medical records in accordance with RWJBarnabas Health policies and professional standards.
- Participating in discharge planning throughout each patient's episode of care and collaborating with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team to ensure successful transitions.
- Meeting productivity expectations while maintaining high-quality, patient-centered care.
- Monitoring daily caseloads, distributing patients appropriately among therapy staff, and ensuring timely patient access to care.
- Serving as a clinical resource and mentor to rehabilitation staff by demonstrating advanced clinical knowledge, evidence-based practice, and strong clinical decision-making.
- Assisting with the orientation, onboarding, and clinical competency training of newly hired therapists and rehabilitation staff.
- Providing guidance regarding treatment protocols, clinical best practices, and the safe use of rehabilitation equipment.
- Supervising physical therapy students, supporting student education programs, completing required evaluations, and collaborating with academic institutions.
- Assisting with program development, quality improvement initiatives, departmental projects, and implementation of evidence-based clinical practices.
- Supporting the development, review, and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.
- Collaborating with clinical leadership to identify staff education needs and support ongoing professional development.
- Participating in interdisciplinary meetings, family conferences, departmental committees, and organizational workgroups that support patient care and operational excellence.
- Maintaining effective communication with supervisors, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure seamless integration of clinical and operational functions.
- Demonstrating flexibility by supporting departmental needs and performing additional responsibilities as assigned.
This role might be for you if:
- You are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care while mentoring and developing fellow rehabilitation professionals.
- You enjoy combining advanced clinical practice with leadership, education, and quality improvement initiatives.
- You thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced rehabilitation environment where teamwork and communication are highly valued.
- You are confident managing complex patient cases while serving as a clinical resource for colleagues.
- You are organized, adaptable, and able to balance patient care responsibilities with leadership and administrative duties.
- You enjoy coaching, onboarding, and supporting the professional growth of therapists and students.
- You are committed to evidence-based practice, continuous improvement, and advancing rehabilitation services.
- You value collaboration, innovation, accountability, and making a meaningful impact on both patients and your colleagues.
To Be Considered:
To be considered for this opportunity, you must meet the following criteria:
- Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited physical therapy program.
- Licensure: Current and unrestricted New Jersey Physical Therapist license.
- Certification: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification through American Heart Association.
- Experience: Demonstrated clinical experience in physical therapy with advanced knowledge of evaluation, treatment planning, patient management, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Previous leadership, mentoring, or supervisory experience is preferred.
- Skills: Demonstrated expertise in evidence-based physical therapy practice, clinical mentoring, staff education, quality improvement, patient and family education, clinical documentation, discharge planning, caseload management, interdisciplinary collaboration, and rehabilitation program development.
- Leadership: Ability to mentor staff, support onboarding and competency development, supervise students, coordinate clinical activities, contribute to departmental initiatives, and serve as a clinical resource within the rehabilitation team.
- Schedule: Ability to work a full-time schedule and participate in required meetings, continuing education, committee activities, and professional development programs.
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!
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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