Physical Therapist - Per Diem - Behavioral Health

Hackensack Meridian Health; Montgomery Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Physical Therapist to deliver comprehensive care in a psychiatric inpatient acute hospital setting. The role includes working with a varied caseload and ensuring high-quality treatment standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a relevant degree.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental and vision

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience as a Physical Therapist.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office or Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Delivers Physical Therapy service for patients and provides in-service for hospital staff.
• Oversees scheduling and ensures proper billing for treatment.
• Evaluates treatment and develops departmental budgets.

Skills

Communication

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Overview

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.

The Physical Therapist delivers Physical Therapy service for patients. Provides in-service for hospital staff. Performs administrative duties. Plans and implements Performance Improvement Program. Provides physical therapy treatment as prescribed by physician.

-Psychiatric inpatient acute hospital position for treatment of those with physical therapy needs

-Varied Caseload -- Mostly Ortho, Neuro, and General illnesses with added components of Behavioral Health

-All Ages 12+

Responsibilities

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

1. Works with the Medical Director to establish goals and objectives and develop policies and procedures for the Physical Therapy Department in accordance with standards established by the hospital and profession.2. Establishes standards for patients' participation in physical therapy following appropriate guidelines of the profession.3. Is knowledgeable in and utilizes proper physical therapy modalities following established protocol for these modalities. Directs patients in use and care of wheelchair, walker, crutches, canes and other prosthetic and orthopedic devices.4. Supervises personnel in performance of duties to evaluate efficiency, skill, abilities and attitudes toward fellow workers and patients. trains and orients new personnel.5. Oversees scheduling patients for treatment on a daily basis and ensures proper billing.6. Introduces and demonstrates new techniques. Plans and develops new programs for the department. Evaluates all treatment and reporting methods of the department.7. Ensures adequate inventory and that all equipment is operating properly. Requisitions new equipment.8. Works with the Medical Director to develop and monitor departmental budgets.9. Records and reports inpatient progress weekly. Communicates and reports to referring physicians, as necessary. 10. Maintains departmental policies and procedures, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Attends meetings as required. 11. Other duties and/or projects as assigned.12. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

1. Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Physical Therapy or Graduate of an accredited program in Physical Therapy.2. Minimum of five years of experience as a Physical Therapist. 3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.4. Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

1. Physical Therapist License.2. AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification or completed in the first 90 days of employment.3. First Aid Program or completed in the first 90 days of employment.

If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

Starting Minimum RateStarting at $43.63 Hourly Job Posting DisclosureHMH 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.