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Physical Therapist / PT

Pascack Valley Medical Center

#Day Shift #PRN #Electronic Health Records #Treatment Plans #BLS Certification #Orthopedic #Acute Care #Neurological #Physical Therapist

Quick overview

Physical therapists are responsible for treating a wide range of orthopedic, neurological, and medical-surgical cases in both inpatient and outpatient settings to restore function, improve mobility, and relieve pain. This involves examining patient histories, testing physical capabilities like strength and balance, and developing appropriate treatment plans to help patients achieve their functional goals.

Requirements summary

A Bachelor's degree is required, though one year of experience may be waived with a strong clinical affiliation recommendation; otherwise, one year of experience is necessary. Candidates must possess a current, valid New Jersey State Physical Therapy license and obtain BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

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Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, PRN, Physical Therapist (PT) in 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

Enjoy the opportunity to treat a wide range of orthopedic, neurological, and medical-surgical cases in both inpatient and outpatient settings, keeping every day engaging and meaningful.
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 required (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. 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.