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Physical Therapist / PT

Pascack Valley Medical Center

#Technology #Patient Care #Electronic Health Records #Healthcare #Treatment Plans #BLS Certification #Medical History #Physical Therapy #ICU

Quick overview

Physical therapists provide services to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities. They examine patients’ medical histories and develop treatment plans to help patients achieve their goals.

Requirements summary

A Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of experience are required, although the experience requirement may be waived with a strong recommendation. A current NJ State Physical Therapy license and BLS certification within 14 days of hire are also necessary.

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Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, PRN, Physical Therapy-Outpatient Physical Therapist 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

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.