Physical Therapist I: Full Time Days, IP MMC, 2 Weekend Days per Month

Atlantic Health; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage

PTO & Paid Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Morristown, NJ is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist for the Inpatient PT Department. The role involves patient evaluation, treatment planning, and providing interventions in an acute care setting. Ideal candidates should have a New Jersey license to practice Physical Therapy and experience in an acute care environment. This position offers flexibility with late shift rotations and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Experience in a hospital setting with a focus on patient care.
• Ability to perform late shift rotations from 12PM to 8PM.
• Experience in managing moderately complex cases.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and establish plans of care and treatment programs.
• Document interventions and manage billing processes.
• Support Lead Clinicians in competency development.
• Support Lead Clinicians in competency development and staff orientation; serve as a clinical instructor for students.

Skills

New Jersey License to practice Physical Therapy

Experience in Acute Care

Demonstrated ability to perform independently

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy academic program

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program

Job description

Job Description

Are you an experienced inpatient Physical Therapist who is looking to transition to a Nationally Recognized Hospital? If so, Atlantic Health is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist for the Inpatient PT Department at Morristown Medical Center, which treats patients throughout the hospital. If you are a PT with acute hospital experience and need some flexibility, we do have shifts available, including a "late" shift of 12p‑8p one day every several weeks for ortho.

Principal Accountabilities

Essential functions include patient evaluation, establishing plans of care and treatment programs, providing interventions, providing patient and family education, documenting interventions, and billing appropriately. Supports Lead Clinicians in competency development and implementation. Participates in the orientation of new staff members, serves as a clinical instructor for students, exercises independent judgement of moderately complex cases and with minimal to no supervision. Has ability to perform one day late shift rotations 12‑8pm.

Required Qualifications

• New Jersey License to practice Physical Therapy.
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy academic program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Acute Care in large academic medical setting. 0‑4 years experience is preferred.
• Preference given to candidates that have completed a successful clinical affiliation with Atlantic Health.
• Preference given to candidates with Board Certification as Specialist in an area suitable for care in an acute care setting.

About Us

At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is to provide the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non‑profit health care systems in the nation.

Our facilities and sites of care include:

• Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
• Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
• Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
• Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
• Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
• Goryeb Children’s Hospital, Morristown, NJ
• CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
• Atlantic Home Care and Hospice
• Atlantic Mobile Health
• Atlantic Rehabilitation

We also have more than 900 community‑based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of AllSpire Health Partners.

We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:

• 100 Best Companies to Work For® and FORTUNE® magazine for 15 years
• Best Places to Work in Healthcare – Modern Healthcare
• 150 Top Places to work in Healthcare – Becker’s Healthcare
• 100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know – Becker’s Hospital Review
• Best Employers for Workers over 50 – AARP
• Gold‑Level "Well Workplace": Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)
• One of the 100 Best Workplaces for “Millennials” Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine
• One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care: Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine
• Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets
• NJ Sustainable Business

Team Member Benefits

Atlantic Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role‑specific enhancements highlighted:

• 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

Note: In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health System, 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.

About The Team

Atlantic Rehabilitation offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, audiology, wound care management and more. All of which are provided by a highly trained staff comprised of physiatrists, internists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, rehabilitation nurses, physical, occupational, and recreational therapists, speech‑language pathologists, social workers, psychologists, vocational rehabilitation counselors, dieticians, audiologists, and care managers.