Per Diem Physical Therapist

Evaluates, plans, directs and administers individualized therapeutic treatment programs aimed at the restoration or improvement of function, or the prevention of disability. Writes evaluations, progress notes/reports, discharge summaries and maintains patient files. Counsels patients and/or family members regarding Rehabilitation diagnosis, plan of care and prognosis. Maintains current knowledge of regulatory/legislative policies as they apply to the profession of Physical Therapy and adheres to same. Qualifications Graduate of Accredited Physical Therapy Program, Current NJ State License in Physical Therapy. BLS certification within first 3 months of hire. For Wayne employees only: Quality Indicator, (QI) certification required to be taken following employment training and then certification must be taken through the rehab program (UDSMR). For EIP employees only: a valid driver's license with no pending violations and an acceptable driving record as stipulated by SJH policy and, if applicable, the insurance carrier, for those required to drive a hospital vehicle. Effective January 2019, St. Joseph’s Health requires all employee certifications for Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) to be granted through the American Heart Association . About Us St. Joseph’s Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization’s outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation’s "100 Best Places to Work in Health Care". Benefits Eligibility : (Full-time and Part-time Employees-over 20 hours a week) Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans 403b retirement plan options with company match Non‑Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness PTO, and paid holidays Employee Assistance Program LTD : Long Term Disability Life Insurance Options *Available for Per Diem Employees and Part‑time Employees working under 20 hours per week. ** 403b Company Match not applicable for Per Diem Employees and Part‑time Employees working under 20 hours per week. Pay transparency : St. Joseph’s Health provides a salary range to comply with New Jersey Law. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc.” The salary range does not include incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation. About the Team St. Joseph’s University Medical Center is an academic tertiary care medical center and state designated trauma center, located on the Paterson campus, regularly accepts referrals of difficult or unusual cases from other hospitals and physicians and performs both complex and routine procedures. The Medical Center offers a full complement of specialty and subspecialty services including ambulatory, behavioral health, cardiovascular, emergency/trauma, internal medicine, neuroscience, oncology, orthopedic/spine, rehabilitation, surgical specialty, women’s health, imaging and pediatrics. The nursing team at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, which includes St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, has held the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, the profession’s highest honor, since 1999. They are also recipients of the prestigious 2010 Magnet Prize – one of only 8 Magnet‑designated hospitals to ever receive The Magnet Prize, and the only one worldwide to receive the 2010 award. Job Info Job Identification 20251961 Job Category Allied Health Posting Date 04/10/2026, 01:17 PM Locations St. Joseph's University Medical Center (On‑site) #J-18808-Ljbffr