Physical Therapist (Full-Time)

Overview

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.

Organizes and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy programs to restore function, prevent disability following disease, injury or loss of a body part, and help patients reach maximum performance levels. Plans therapy involving physical exercise, massage, heat, water, etc. Utilizes various mechanical and electrical equipment and prosthetic and orthotic devices. Evaluates, records and reports on patient's progress.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Physical Therapist at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Performs physical therapy assessment and evaluations, on a daily basis, on-going reassessment and administers physical therapy treatments to patients in conjunction with a licensed health care practitioner authorized to prescribe treatment. Some direct exposure to blood and body fluid from patient, but risk is minimal when proper safety precautions are observed. Regularly updates knowledge of techniques and regulations appropriate to the ages of patients served. Communicates clearly and tactfully with patients.
• Implement, on a daily basis, treatment modalities which may include exercises, heat, light, ultrasound, water, electricity, massage, gait raining, balance training and other rehabilitation techniques. Some direct exposure to fumes from chemicals, and blood pathogens, but risk is minimal when safety precautions are observed.
• Provides, on a daily basis, for patient and family education, including but not limited to exercise programs and assistance in understanding and participation in physical therapy goal setting. Communicates clearly and tactfully with patients.
• Uses, on a daily basis, a multidisciplinary approach in executing patient treatment. Coordinates with Social Services/Discharge Planning, Nursing and Physicians to provide in patient's timely discharge and continuation of treatment upon hospital discharge.
• Direct, on a daily basis, departmental support personnel.
• Prepares, on a daily basis, schedules for inpatients and outpatients.
• Attends hospital and department inservice programs as required.
• Assists the Director in developing and implementation of a Quality Improvement Program in Physical Therapy.
• Performs educational inservices for both department and hospital staff.
• Attends continuing education programs outside the Hospital to maintain professional competence.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, M.S. in Physical Therapy or Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT)

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Clinical experience in physical therapy

Licenses and Certifications Required:

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

Contacts:

• Regular contact with medical personnel and its visitors.

Starting Minimum Rate

Minimum rate of $42.62 Hourly

Job Posting Disclosure

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.