Physical Therapist - Per Diem

Hackensack Meridian Health; Bayside Beach (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. is seeking a Physical Therapist in Bayside Beach, New Jersey. The role involves evaluating, planning, and delivering effective physical therapy programs to restore function and prevent disabilities.

Candidates must possess a degree from an APTA accredited program along with a Physical Therapist License and basic healthcare life support certification. Outpatient experience is preferred, and the working hours are set for Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, and implement a goal-oriented Physical Therapy treatment program.
• Focus on restoring function and preventing further disability.
• Outpatient experience is preferred.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office, Google Suite)

Physical ability to react/respond quickly in emergencies

Dexterity and eye-hand coordination

Education

Graduate of an APTA accredited program or equivalent

Physical Therapist License

AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification

Job description

Responsibilities

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.

Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Outpatient experience preferred.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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

• Physical Therapist License.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.