Physical Therapist / PT

Ardent Health Services; Westwood (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Ardent Health Services in Westwood, NJ, is seeking a day shift, PRN Physical Therapist to join Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center. The role offers diverse orthopedic, neurological, and medical-surgical cases in inpatient and outpatient settings.

Candidates must have a NJ license, a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred), and BLS certification. The team emphasizes patient-centered care, collaboration, and ongoing professional development; experience with EHR is valued.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Treat a wide range of orthopedic, neurological, and medical-surgical cases in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Provide services to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent disabilities.
• Restore, maintain, and promote overall fitness and health.
• Examine patients’ histories and test strength, range of motion, balance, posture, and motor function.
• Develop appropriate treatment plans to help patients achieve their goals.

Skills

1 year experience

BLS certification

Electronic health records

Outpatient therapy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or PhD in Physical Therapy

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Overview

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

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

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

Enjoy the opportunity to treat a wide range of orthopedic, neurological, and medical-surgical cases in both inpatient and outpatient settings, keeping every day engaging and meaningful.

• 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.