Job Description
About Us
Cooper University Health Care is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving residents and visitors throughout Cape May County. The system includes Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional; three urgent care facilities; nearly 30 primary care and specialty care offices in multiple locations throughout Cape May County; The Cancer Center at Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional; the Claire C. Brodesser Surgery Center; AMI at Cooper, Miracles Fitness and numerous freestanding outpatient facilities providing wound care, lab, and physical therapy services. We have a commitment to our employees by providing competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part time employees a comprehensive employee benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, on-site Early Education Center (employee discount), attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.
Short Description
- Perform comprehensive initial and ongoing physical therapy evaluations
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on physician referrals and patient goals
- Provide hands-on orthopedic interventions, including:
- Therapeutic exercise
- Manual therapy techniques
- Neuromuscular re-education
- Gait and balance training
- IASTYM / Kinesiotaping
- Modalities as indicated
- Educate patients and caregivers on diagnosis, prognosis, home exercise programs, and injury prevention
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
- Maintain timely and accurate documentation in compliance with clinic, payer, and regulatory guidelines
- Communicate effectively with referring physicians and other healthcare providers
- Ensure a high standard of patient satisfaction and quality of care
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized treatment environment
- Participate in team meetings, continuing education, and clinic initiatives as required
Education Requirements
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or Master’s degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program
License/Certification Requirements
- Current state Physical Therapy license (or eligibility for licensure)
- CPR certification and BLS
