Pelvic Health Physical Therapist / PT

Ardent Health Services; Westwood (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a day shift Physical Therapy-Outpatient Physical Therapist in Westwood, NJ. The role involves assessing patients, developing treatment plans, and improving mobility. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree, NJ State Physical Therapy license, and experience in patient care. This position offers opportunities for career growth and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Supportive and inclusive culture

Advanced technology in patient care

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1 year of experience required, waived with strong recommendation.
• Current valid NJ State Physical Therapy license.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide services to restore function and improve mobility.
• Examine patients’ medical histories and measure strength, balance, and function.
• Develop treatment plans to help patients achieve their goals.

Skills

Patient assessment skills

Treatment planning

Mobility improvement

Pain relief techniques

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree or PhD in Physical Therapy

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, PRN, Physical Therapy-Outpatient Physical Therapist (PT) in Westwood, NJ.

Why Join Us?

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center is a 128-bed, full-service, acute-care community hospital with a new emergency department, a state-of-the-art maternity center, a women's imaging center, and an ICU.

Responsibilities

• Physical therapists provide services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease.
• They restore, maintain, and promote overall fitness and health.
• Their patients include anyone who suffers from physical limitation.
• Therapists examine patients’ medical histories and then test and measure the patients’ strength, range of motion, balance and coordination, posture, muscle performance, respiration, and motor function.
• They develop appropriate treatment plans to help patients achieve their goals.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 1 year’s experience required (this requirement will be waived with a strong recommendation from an acute care or outpatient clinical affiliation).
• Current valid NJ State Physical Therapy license.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Master’s degree or PhD in Physical Therapy.
• 2 years’ experience preferred.
• Experience with electronic health records a plus.

Rate of pay is determined based on experience and education and may include other pay components such as differentials and call pay based on role.