Therapist: Clinical ExpertSt. Joseph's Health (New Jersey)

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, Occupational or Speech Therapy and adheres to same.

Qualifications
- Graduate of Accredited PT/OT/SLP Program, current NJ State License in appropriate area, and specialty certification approved by ABPTS, AOTA, ASHA or a validated accrediting body or as deemed appropriate by leadership staff. Certification must be relevant to area of practice and must be maintained. - Must meet all standards as set forth in the Mission and Patient/Visitor Experience portion of job description and all SJH annual appraisals must meet or exceed expectations - BLS (Basic Life Support) certification within first 3 months of hire.