Physical Therapist - Full Time

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

Job summary

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

The role requires graduates from an APTA-accredited program with strong communication skills, mobility, and computer proficiency. Candidates should be prepared to work in a dynamic clinical environment supporting patient recovery.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an APTA accredited program or equivalent.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Dexterity and eye-hand coordination for treatment tasks.
• Proficient computer skills (Office/Google Suite).
• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, bend, and lift up to 20 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, plans, and implements goal-oriented physical therapy treatment to restore function and prevent disability.

Skills

Stance and mobility

Communication skills

Dexterity and coordination

Emergency responsiveness

Computer proficiency

Education

APTA-accredited program graduate

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.

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:

• 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.