Hackensack Meridian Health·Lacey Township, New Jersey
The Physical Therapist evaluates and implements goal-oriented treatment programs to restore function and prevent disability for patients. Responsibilities include managing discharge planning, assessing durable medical equipment, and maintaining compliant clinical documentation.
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The Physical Therapist 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. *Outpatient experience preferred.
Hours Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
A day in the life of a Physical Therapist at Hackensack Meridian Health includes: Committee Representative: Participates on committees as requested by Supervisor Customer Service: Delivers the highest level of service to all residents, families and visitors. Delivery of Care: Models and maintains a safe environment in which to deliver services and employs correct body mechanics during activities. Demonstrates and implements appropriate treatment techniques and skills with residents. Completes resident treatments as scheduled. Discharge Planning: Discharge planning established at initial evaluation and updated throughout the course of therapeutic treatment. Discharge summaries are completed in a timely manner, reflecting goal achievement and functional status with appropriate recommendations. DME Assessment: Demonstrates appropriate knowledge in assessing the need for DME for residents to improve their functional independence safety. Follows through with appropriate professionals to ensure proper fitting of the wheelchair to the resident. Educates the resident/family about the proper use and care of the wheelchair. Documentation Compliance: Prepares written documentation such as Progress Notes, Reassments and Discharge Summaries. Progress notes and Reassessments are completed as per departmental policy and procedure, and monitor the resident`s status and progress towards goal achievement. Short term goals are updated and treatment plans are modified, as appropriate. The Discharge Summary reflects the resident`s current status, outcomes achieved, and recommendations for further services or interventions, as appropriate. Documentation of Re-Evaluations: Re-evaluations are completed in a timely manner. Goals and treatment plan updated as per departmental policy. Effective Communication: Develops a rapport and mutual respect with the resident to foster an optimum environment for goal achievement. Provides education to residents/families based upon the identified learning needs, in a manner that the residents/families can demonstrate their understanding. Evaluation Information Gathering: Gathers all information necessary to properly evaluate the resident's needs as per department policy, including testing and consultations with other health care professionals, as appropriate. The content of the evaluation contains data as outlined by departmental policies and is completed within time frames as specified in departmental policies. Other Duties As Assigned: Handles special projects and rush assignments as needed, in a timely manner. Patient Rapport: Develops a rapport and mutual respect with the patient/caregiver and team members to foster an optimum environment of goal achievement. Patient/Caregiver Education: Provides and documents education to patients/caregivers based upon identified learning needs in an understandable manner. Plan of Care: Develops and implements an individualized treatment program based on established goals.
Qualifications: Education,
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 object 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. Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms. Licenses and Certifications Required: Physical Therapist License. AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification. If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today! Starting Minimum Rate Flat Rate of $60.26 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.
Candidates must be a graduate of an APTA accredited program and hold a valid Physical Therapist License and AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification. The role requires the physical ability to perform demanding tasks such as lifting 20+ lbs and moving patients.
Market context
Per diem Physical Therapist roles in New Jersey are often competitive because employers need clinicians who can step in reliably, work across multidisciplinary teams, and maintain current licensure and continuing education. This posting’s requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review the essentials faster; if you apply, confirm your availability, CE status, and comfort with flexible scheduling before submitting.
