SENIOR PHYSICAL THERAPIST (Local)

Code: 03507 Local Competitive

Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Examples of work

• Performs the more responsible and/or takes the lead for work involved in planning programs of physical therapy as prescribed by a physician.
• Conducts individualized, detailed, and documented assessments of patients having handicapping conditions, utilizing evaluative tools and skills unique to physical therapists.
• Evaluates patients to aid in establishing diagnosis, prognosis, problems, goals, placement, and treatment plan.
• Establishes objectives and specific remediation techniques for patients receiving physical therapy services.
• Plans and prepares written treatment programs based on evaluation of available patient data.
• Administers treatment procedures based upon results of evaluation procedures, compatible with the treatment plan, and designed to achieve treatment goals.
• Maintains patient and other records.
• Performs minor repairs and adjustments related to rehabilitation/habilitation equipment.
• Maintains program implementation standards according to state and federal laws and regulations.
• Confers with physicians and other professional personnel relevant to patients' total treatments.
• May be required to engage in lifting clients when working in a setting which provides direct services to clients who are non- ambulatory or who are semi-ambulant and/or have severe physical handicaps.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units.

Experience

One (1) year of experience as a physical therapist.

<b>SPECIAL NOTE:</b> Appointees must possess the ability to physically lift, move and position clients as needed.

License

Applicants must possess a license as a Physical Therapist issued by the Department of Law and Public Safety, Board of Physical Therapists.

Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Knowledge of the principles of physical therapy.
• Knowledge of the equipment used in physical therapy treatment.
• Knowledge of the effects of physical therapy procedures, indications, and contraindications for treatment, and precautionary measures to observe when treating patients.
• Knowledge of the methods used to conduct patient assessments and evaluations.
• Ability to evaluate patients to determine the type of physical therapy treatment required.
• Ability to observe and accurately record patient's reactions and progress.
• Ability to evaluate patients for adaptive equipment.
• Ability to adjust and make minor repairs to physical therapy equipment/apparatus.
• Ability to prepare reports and maintain appropriate records and files.
• Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Note

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.