Physical Therapy Assistant - Per Diem Days

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to provide professional clinical care and serve as a patient advocate. Ideal candidates will have experience working with geriatric and disabled populations and demonstrate the ability to effectively collaborate in a multidisciplinary team setting.

Joining Hackensack means being part of a connected culture where competitive benefits support both personal and community well-being.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Perform clinical care professionally.
• Serve as patient advocate and role model.

Skills

Patient advocacy

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Microsoft Office

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

Completion of an accredited program

Current CE requirements

Experience with geriatric and disabled populations

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Completion of an accredited program
• Current with all Continuing Education (CE) requirements
• Perform clinical care professionally
• Serve as patient advocate and role model to other Team Members
• Deliver patient care with minimal disruptions and obstacles
• Ability to effectively work on a multidisciplinary team

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office
• Long-term care facility experience
• Prior work experience with geriatric and disabled populations.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish)

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant.