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Job summary

A leading company in healthcare is seeking a Physical Therapist for their inpatient Rehab unit at Overlook Medical Center. Candidates must hold a valid NJ Physical Therapist license and possess the ability to work independently while engaging in patient-centered treatment for diverse diagnoses. This role emphasizes collaborative teamwork in a supportive environment that fosters professional growth and work-life balance.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage
Life & AD&D Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer match
PTO & Paid Sick Leave
Tuition Assistance
Well-Being Rewards
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

  • Current NJ Physical Therapy license required.
  • 1 year of acute care or acute rehab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and treat patients in an Acute care setting.
  • Develop treatment plans and make discharge recommendations.

Skills

Independently work
Evaluate patients
Treatment plan development
Knowledge of orthopedic care
Knowledge of cardiac care
Knowledge of neuro/CVA care
Knowledge of general surgery

Education

Graduate from an accredited physical therapy program, MS or doctorate
High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EPIC

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Atlantic Health System is searching for a qualified Physical Therapist for their inpatient Rehab unit at Overlook Medical Center. The ideal candidate will have their NJ Physical Therapist license, and be able to work independently . Services by the Team Member will be on various days of the week from 9am-5pm ; 10am-6pm or 11am-7pm ; 12pm-8pm including two weekends per month. The Team Member will perform tasks that include evaluation and treatment of patients who have a diagnosis involving orthopedic, cardiac, neuro/CVA, and/or general surgery.

Our team consists of therapists who work collaboratively, and embody core values of delivering patient-centered care. We have an exceptional management team that highly values our Team Members and a multi award-winning company culture that fosters professional growth, teamwork, and career longevity. We have a state-of-the-art equipment, reasonable schedule expectations, and a culture of work-life alignment.

Essential Function/Responsibilities:
  • Evaluate and treat patients in an Acute care setting with varied diagnosis such as orthopedic, cardiac, neuro/CVA, general surgery.
  • Develop treatment plans and make discharge recommendations.
  • Knowledge of EPIC is a plus, but not required.
  • Able to work independently.


QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education:
  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Graduate from an accredited physical therapy program, MS or doctorate

Minimum Experience:
  • 1 year acute care or acute rehab experience strongly preferred

License/Certifications:
  • Current NJ Physical Therapy license


ABOUT US

At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive 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
Named one of America's 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades, a World's Best Hospital by Newsweek and recognized as a Best Regional Hospital in the NY Metro area by U.S. News & World Report.

Our Atlantic Neuroscience Institute is the region's leader in neuroscience care. A hub for the New Jersey Stroke Network, we offer a broad range of advanced neurological, neurosurgical and neurodiagnostic services. We are also certified as a Level IV Epilepsy Center and home to the Gerald J. Glasser Brain Tumor Center, where more brain tumor surgeries are performed than anywhere else in New Jersey. Our CyberKnife program is the largest and most experienced in the state. We also have a satellite emergency department in Union, NJ, which treats about 40,000 emergency cases each year.

Committed to providing exceptional care, Overlook Medical Center has achieved the prestigious Magnet recognition. This designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center is the highest national honor for nursing excellence. What's more, Overlook Medical Center has advanced certification from The Joint Commission for perinatal care and is designated an Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center. Additional Joint Commission-certified services include behavioral health care, spine surgery, wound care, and primary care medical home (PCMH).

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:

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

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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.
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