Physical Therapist - Outpatient

Holy Name Medical Center; Oradell (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical center in New Jersey is seeking a Physical Therapist to conduct rehabilitation programs for patients. This role involves evaluating treatments, documenting patient progress, and instructing both patients and health professionals in safety and rehabilitation techniques. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Physical Therapy and is dedicated to patient care within a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Experience treating patients of all ages with various disabilities and medical problems required.
• Capable of frequent lifting and transferring weights up to 300 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and plan specific treatment programs upon physician referral.
• Treat and document progress of patients in a timely fashion.
• Administer therapeutic exercises directly and teach rehabilitation techniques.

Skills

Rehabilitation techniques

Patient evaluation

Therapeutic exercises

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Welcome to Holy Name, a medical center where innovation is not just a goal — it's a commitment. Here, medical excellence thrives, allowing hope to reign supreme and leaving no room for fear. At our hospital, every patient is cared for with undivided attention — because healing every soul is our sole focus.

Holy Name is New Jersey's only independent Catholic health system, comprising a 361-bed acute care hospital, a renowned cancer center, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a residential hospice, a prestigious nursing school, and an extensive physician network. Healing at Holy Name goes beyond medicine and technology — it is infused with faith, conviction, compassion, and a commitment to educating the next generation of healthcare professionals through graduate medical education, a Pharmacy Residency Program, and our Institute for Simulation Learning. Our mission to provide care for the body, mind, and soul spans education, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and overall wellness. This is at the core of who we are and what we do, and we've done it this way across generations, every single day, for nearly 100 years. Every innovation, medical breakthrough, and groundbreaking treatment is powered by some of the best minds in medicine, ensuring nothing is left on the table or the road to recovery.

A Brief Overview:
Organizes and conducts Physical Therapy programs for individuals referred by a physician to restore function and prevent disability following disease, injury or loss of body part. Helps patients reach maximum performance within their disabilities.

What you will do:

• Evaluate and plan specific treatment programs upon the referral of a physician.
• Treat and document progress of patients in a timely fashion.
• Evaluate the extent of the disability through pertinent chart findings and objective evaluation procedures.
• Administer therapeutic exercises directly.
• Teach rehabilitation techniques to overcome disability through the use of supportive devices.
• Assist with discharge planning.
• Maintain and care for all therapeutic equipment in all patient areas.
• Instruct other health professionals, support personnel, and patients and families in proper safety and exercise programs.
• Coordinate schedule of assigned in-patients or out-patients.
• Maintain statistical reports as requested.
• Participate in in-service programs as directed by Senior Education Therapist or Director of Rehabilitation Services. Perform at minimum 1 in-service per year for the department.
• Record treatment data and progress notes in the medical records. Report on patient progress at rounds or other clinical team meetings.
• Assist in departmental marketing and educate medical and other hospital staff about services provided by physical therapy.
• Supervise affiliating students as per assignment of the Senior Education Physical Therapist.

Education Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Physical Therapy required.

Experience Qualifications:

• Experience treating patients of all ages with various disabilities and medical problems required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Capable of frequent lifting and transferring weights up to 300 pounds.
• Perform other related duties as directed by superiors.

Licenses and Certifications:

• PT - Physical Therapist licensed in New Jersey required upon hire.
• BCLS - Basic Life Support certification from American Heart Association required upon hire.

Holy Name is a mission-driven facility rooted in the principles of its founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace. These principles are exercised daily by our dedicated team of healthcare professionals and staff. Holy Name is an Equal Opportunity Employer.