Dynamic PT: Restore Function & Impact Patients

Hackensack Meridian Health; Stafford Township (NJ); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist to evaluate, plan, and implement a goal-oriented therapy program aimed at restoring function and preventing disability after trauma, disease, or surgery.

The role includes standing, walking, lifting, and collaboration with the care team; schedule Tuesday–Saturday with possible early evenings. APTA-accredited program graduation and strong communication skills are required.

Formación

• Graduate of an APTA accredited program or equivalent.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills (MS Office / Google Suite).

Responsabilidades

• The Physical Therapist evaluates, plans and implements a goal oriented Physical Therapy treatment program that focuses on restoring function and preventing further disability after trauma, disease, amputation, congenital defects, surgery or other debilitating illness.

Conocimientos

Excellent communication

Dexterity and fine motor skills

Microsoft Office / Google Suite

Educación

APTA-accredited PT program

Descripción del empleo

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Physical Therapist evaluates, plans and implements a goal oriented Physical Therapy treatment program that focuses on restoring function and preventing further disability as a result of trauma, disease, amputation, congenital defects, surgery and other debilitating illness.

*Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday, may including some early Evenings.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Graduate of an APTA accredited program or equivalent.
• Standing, walking and/or continuously moving around
• Kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling or working in other unusual physical positions
• Climbing (including ladders, stepping stools, and/or stairs) or balancing
• Stretching and/or reaching to retrieve/replace object
• Pushing, pulling, lifting and/or carrying heavy objects (20 lbs. or more) without aid of physical devices
• Dexterity and eye-hand coordination to perform activities which involve holding, positioning, manipulating, typing (keyboarding or data entry), etc.
• Visual ability to monitor instruments and computers, distinguish characters (letters, numbers, etc.) recognize colors, observe physical characteristics, etc.
• Hearing ability to recognize sounds, sound patterns and/or other auditory stimuli
• Physical ability to react/respond quickly in emergencies, including life threatening situations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Physical Therapist License.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!