Physical Therapist / PT

Ardent Health Services; Montclair (NJ); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Physical Therapist for weekend shifts in Montclair, NJ. Responsibilities include enhancing patient mobility and developing treatment plans while providing compassionate patient care. Ideal candidates will possess relevant education and state licensing. Join a supportive team dedicated to excellence in healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Support teams and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience required; waived with strong recommendation.
• Current valid NJ State Physical Therapy license.
• Maintain Basic Life Support HCP Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide services to restore function and improve mobility.
• Examine medical histories and test patients’ physical capabilities.
• Develop treatment plans to achieve patient goals.

Skills

Patient care

Mobility improvement

Physical rehabilitation

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.