Physical Therapist - Full Time

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join their team. In this role, you will evaluate, plan, and implement treatment programs aimed at restoring function and preventing disabilities. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and the necessary certifications to provide patient care effectively.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an APTA accredited program or equivalent.
• Physical Therapist License required.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, plans, and implements Physical Therapy treatment programs.
• Focuses on restoring function and preventing further disabilities.
• Works with patients recovering from trauma, surgery, and debilitating illnesses.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Dexterity and eye-hand coordination

Proficient computer skills

Education

Graduate of an APTA accredited program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

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.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

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

Licenses and Certifications Required:

1. Physical Therapist License.
2. 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!