Physical Therapist I: Full Time, Atlantic Visiting Nurse, Morris County

Atlantic Health System; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

Life & AD&D Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

PTO & Paid Sick Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Atlantic Health System is looking for a full-time Physical Therapist in Morristown, New Jersey, to join the Atlantic Visiting Nurse Dept. The position involves evaluating and treating patients in their own homes, offering independence and collaborative teamwork.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's in Physical Therapy and ideally have experience in homecare. Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and tuition assistance are offered for full-time employees.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in homecare, strongly preferred.
• NJ License in Physical Therapy is required.
• Experience with patient documentation and care planning.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients in their homes.
• Implement plans of care consisting of therapeutic exercises.
• Document patient care and treatment progress.

Skills

Patient evaluation and treatment

Therapeutic interventions

Collaboration with health providers

Education

Bachelor’s in Physical Therapy

High School Diploma or GED

Master or Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Tools

BLS certification

Valid Driver License

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you a Physical Therapist who enjoys change and challenges in the therapeutic setting? Are you looking for more independence and autonomy in your job? If you answered yes to either question, then apply NOW! Atlantic Health is seeking a full‑time Physical Therapist for the dynamic Atlantic Visiting Nurse Dept to work 8am‑4pm in Morris County.

The ideal candidate will evaluate and treat patients in the patient’s home and be a part of a collaborative team of health providers, so at least one year of work experience is strongly preferred.

Atlantic Visiting Nurse provides personalized care for you or a loved one to regain health, stay out of the hospital, and remain living independently at home. Whether or not it is managing life with a chronic illness, living with a disability, returning home from the hospital or rehabilitation facility, or need assistance with end‑of‑life care, we are available to you in six counties throughout New Jersey: Morris, Somerset, Essex, Sussex, Union, and Warren.

Principal Accountabilities

• Performs initial examinations and differential diagnosis.
• Provides and prescribes plans of care consisting of corrective therapeutic exercise.
• Performs manual treatments consisting of soft tissue techniques, joint mobilizations, and many more.
• Supervises and interacts with support staff and maintain proper documentation.
• Evaluates and establishes a plan of care and treats patients accordingly.
• Documents patient care and charges appropriately, and documents the course of patient care, including progress made and the ongoing need for treatment.
• Works with other professionals in an effective manner.
• Provides clinically appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Evaluates patient response to treatment and provides feedback to the interdisciplinary team.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients in their homes.

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or GED, required.
• Bachelor’s in Physical Therapy, required.
• Master or Doctorate in Physical Therapy preferred.

Minimum Experience

• 1 year of experience in homecare, strongly preferred.

License/Certification

• NJ License in Physical Therapy.
• BLS, preferred.
• Valid and unrestricted Driver License with a clean driving record, required.

Team Member Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full‑time and part‑time team members).
• Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability (with options to supplement).
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non‑elective contribution.
• PTO & Paid Sick Leave.
• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising.
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave.
• Backup and On‑Site Childcare.
• Well‑Being Rewards.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program.
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts.
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance.

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.