PHYSICAL THERAPIST PRN

COOPER PEDIATRICS; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care in Camden, New Jersey, seeks a PRN Physical Therapist to evaluate, assess, and treat patients in the hospital. You will oversee physical therapist assistants, aides, and front desk staff, and collaborate closely with patients, families, and the health care team.

1–2 years of experience preferred; a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in an accredited Physical Therapy program and NJ license are required, with CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist in NJ or eligible for license transfer.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, assess, and treat hospitalized patients under physician direction.
• Oversight of PT assistants, aides, and front desk staff.
• Communicate with patients, families, and health care team to coordinate care.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Team communication

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/Doctoral in Physical Therapy

Job description

About us

About Cooper University Health Care

Cooper University Health Care is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. Cooper, headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

Cooper operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as three hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, and Children’s Regional Hospital in Camden.

Cooper University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 trauma center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for six years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper’s facilities annually. Cooper’s ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation.

Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more.

Short Description

The Physical Therapist PRN will evaluate, assess, and treat patients in the hospital. Oversite of physical therapist assistants, aides and front desk Staff. Communication with patients, families and other members of the health care team.

Experience Required

1-2 years of experience preferred, but not required.

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral Degree in an accredited Physical Therapy program.

License/Certification Requirements

Current NJ-PT – NJ Physical Therapist License.

CPR by American Heart Association certification required.