Physical Therapist / PT

Overview Join our team as a day shift, PRN, Physical Therapy-Outpatient Physical Therapistin 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 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. (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 is a plus. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr