Physical Therapist / PT

Ardent Health Services; Montclair (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Montclair is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist for a weekend shift position. This role involves assessing and treating patients to restore their function and overall health. Candidates must hold a valid NJ Physical Therapy license and have experience or strong recommendations. The competitive pay starts at $43.17 per hour, with additional considerations for experience and education.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist in NJ
• 1 year of experience preferred; strong recommendations can waive this
• AHA Basic Life Support HCP Certification required

Responsibilities

• Provide patient services to restore function and improve mobility.
• Examine medical histories and test for strength and coordination.
• Develop treatment plans for patient goals.

Skills

Patient assessment

Functional restoration

Mobility improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or PhD in Physical Therapy

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a weekend shift , PRN , Physical Therapist (PT) in Montclair, NJ.

Fulfilling your purpose begins here:

People First, Always . Here’s how we take care of our people:

• Competitive salaries, support teams and growth opportunities.

Your team is bigger than your department:

• Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center is an 820,000-square-foot facility that offers the latest medical programs, cutting-edge technology, and patient-focused care that includes 365 beds, 1,200+ employees and a 27-bed Emergency Room/Fast Track Unit.
• We believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute. We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect.

Responsibilities

• Provide services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease
• Restore, maintain, and promote overall fitness and health.
• Examine patients’ medical histories and then test and measure the patients’ strength, range of motion, balance and coordination, posture, muscle performance, respiration, and motor function
• Develop appropriate treatment plans to help patients achieve their goals

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 1 years’ experience required (this requirement will be waived with a strong recommendation from an acute care or outpatient clinical affiliation)
• Current valid NJ State Physical Therapy license
• Maintain American Heart Association Basic Life Support HCP Certification

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Master’s degree or PhD in Physical Therapy
• 2 years’ experience
• Experience with electronic health records

Pay Range Minimum: $43.17/Hr.

Rate of pay is determined based on experience and education and may include other pay components such as differentials and call pay based on role.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 1 years’ experience required (this requirement will be waived with a strong recommendation from an acute care or outpatient clinical affiliation)
• Current valid NJ State Physical Therapy license
• Maintain American Heart Association Basic Life Support HCP Certification

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Master’s degree or PhD in Physical Therapy
• 2 years’ experience
• Experience with electronic health records

Pay Range Minimum: $43.17/Hr.

Rate of pay is determined based on experience and education and may include other pay components such as differentials and call pay based on role.

• Provide services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease
• Restore, maintain, and promote overall fitness and health.
• Examine patients’ medical histories and then test and measure the patients’ strength, range of motion, balance and coordination, posture, muscle performance, respiration, and motor function
• Develop appropriate treatment plans to help patients achieve their goals