Sr. Level 1 Physical Therapist - Full Time

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Neptune Township (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. is seeking a Physical Therapist to evaluate and implement goal oriented therapy aimed at restoring function after trauma, disease, or surgery. The role emphasizes collaboration and patient-centered care in a hospital setting.

Requires graduation from an APTA-accredited program, standing and mobility capabilities, and a current Physical Therapist license with BLS certification. Excellent communication is essential to coordinate care and safety.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an APTA accredited program or equivalent.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Dexterity and eye-hand coordination to perform activities.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, plans and implements a goal oriented Physical Therapy treatment program that focuses on restoring function and preventing further disability.

Skills

Communication skills

Dexterity & coordination

Mobility & balance

Emergency response

Education

APTA-accredited program or equivalent

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.

Evaluates, plans and implements a goal oriented Physical Therapy treatment program that focuses on restoring function and preventing further disability as a result of trauma, disease, amputation, congenital defects, surgery and other debilitating illness.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Graduate of an APTA accredited program or equivalent.
• Standing, walking and/or continuously moving around.
• Kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling or working in other unusual physical positions.
• Climbing (including ladders, stepping stools, and/or stairs) or balancing.
• Stretching and/or reaching to retrieve/replace objects.
• Pushing, pulling, lifting and/or carrying heavy objects (20 lbs. or more) without aid of physical devices.
• Dexterity and eye-hand coordination to perform activities which involve holding, positioning, manipulating, typing (keyboarding or data entry), etc.
• Visual ability to monitor instruments and computers, distinguish characters (letters, numbers, etc.) recognize colors, observe physical characteristics, etc.
• Hearing ability to recognize sounds, sound patterns and/or other auditory stimuli.
• Physical ability to react/respond quickly in emergencies, including life threatening situations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Physical Therapist License.
• BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.