Physical Therapist - Per Diem

Hackensack Meridian Health; Perth Amboy (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to treat and evaluate patients within the physical therapy scope, collaborating with the care team to improve outcomes. You will document interventions and guide patients through individualized exercise programs.

The role emphasizes accurate evaluations, treatment planning, and ongoing progress documentation, with a focus on education for patients and families and participation in performance-improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from an approved school.
• Valid New Jersey license in Physical Therapy.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care within the scope of physical therapy and document interventions.
• Perform initial evaluations and treatment plans on the first session.
• Verify demographics and insurance certification prior to treatment.
• Assess patient status and adjust plans based on progress.
• Document progress notes and rehabilitation records accurately.
• Provide patient/family education on exercises and device use.
• Participate in Performance Improvement activities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Education

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

NJ Licensure in Physical Therapy

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

Within the scope of Physical Therapy practice, treats and evaluates patient's disabilities, injuries and diseases through the use of varying modalities according to the prescription of the physician. Physical Therapy activities are directed toward collaborative planning with other healthcare workers in accordance with the overall mission of Raritan Bay Medical Center.

A day in the life of a Physical Therapist at Hackensack Meridian Health includes

• Responsible for the delivery of patient care within the scope of physical therapy practice, which includes evaluation/re-evaluation, planning treatment programs, formulation of goals and of treatment programs. Directs patient and family teaching and documents interventions
• Evaluates all assigned patients and writes a complete, and accurate initial evaluation on said form according to departmental policy and procedure during patient's first treatment session.
• Reviews and verifies the accuracy of the demographic and financial information of each outpatient prior to initiating treatment. Assures that certification or recertification was obtained from the insurance company prior to provision of physical therapy services to outpatients according to departmental policy and procedure.
• Assess data reflective of each patient's status and interprets information needed in order to identify each patient's age requirement relative to his or her specific healthcare needs.
• Performs and writes accurate, timely, legible and complete re-evaluations and restatement of treatments, goals using primarily objective data on ongoing basis or at least every two weeks for inpatients and monthly for outpatients or when there's significant change in patients condition and diagnosis.
• Completes on a daily basis, physical therapy treatment and statistical record sheet on all inpatients listing specific physical therapy treatments rendered. In all cases, the notes and statistic record match.
• Documentation physical therapy treatments and patient's progress following each treatment session on Rehabilitation Medicine Progress Note Form. Documentation is to include treatment received, patient's reaction and response to treatment, specific modality setting, every supply item or piece of equipment provided to the patient, and any other observations pertinent to patient case. Documentation is legible, timely, accurate and complete.
• Provides education to patient, available family and appropriate hospital personnel using relevant and effective teaching methods. Education includes but not limited to proper use of equipment and assistive devices and other physical therapy procedures, positioning, home exercise program, safe transfer and ambulation techniques as applicable with documentation in Rehabilitation Medicine Progress Notes.
• Participates in Performance Improvement program on an ongoing basis via input of ideas on suggestions, through assigned data collection and/or feedback for developing a system of patient care review.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Bachelor's degree with major in Physical Therapy from an approved school. Must have a valid current license in the State of New Jersey in Physical Therapy.

Licenses and Certifications Required

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

Minimum rate of $44.30 Hourly

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to

Labor Market Data Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.

Experience Years of relevant work experience.

Education and Certifications Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.

Skills Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.

Geographic Location Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.

Internal Equity Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.

Budget and Grant Funding Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.