Physical Therapist / PT

Ardent Health Services; Westwood (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Ardent Health Services is seeking a weekend shift, part-time Physical Therapist (PT) in Westwood, NJ. The role focuses on restoring function, reducing pain, and promoting mobility for patients with injuries or diseases, with emphasis on evidence-based treatment planning.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree, NJ State PT license, and BLS certification within 14 days of hire. Preference for a Master's or PhD, 2 years of experience, and experience with electronic health records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1 year experience required (waived with strong acute care/outpatient affiliation).
• Current NJ State Physical Therapy license required.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer.

Responsibilities

• Restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities.
• Restore, maintain, and promote overall fitness and health.
• Treat patients with physical limitations.
• Examine patients' medical histories and test/measure strength, ROM, balance, posture, and motor function.
• Develop appropriate treatment plans to help patients achieve goals.

Skills

1 year experience

BLS certification

Electronic Health Records

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or PhD (Preferred)

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a weekend shift, part-time, Physical Therapist (PT) in Westwood, NJ.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
• Learn more about the benefits offered for this job.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center is a 128-bed, full-service, acute-care community hospital with a new emergency department, a state-of-the-art maternity center, a women's imaging center, and an ICU.

Responsibilities

• Physical therapists provide services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease.
• They restore, maintain, and promote overall fitness and health.
• Their patients include anyone who suffers from a physical limitation.
• Therapists 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.
• They develop appropriate treatment plans to help patients achieve their goals.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree.
• 1 year's 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.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Preferred Job Requirements:

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

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.