Job Information
Hackensack Meridian Health Physical Therapist Weekday (Inpatient) - Per Diem in Hackensack, New Jersey
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.
The Physical Therapist Weekday PD provides physical therapy services to individuals and their families in a team relationship with other health care providers in a setting that is designated by the department.
Responsibilities
A day in the life of a Physical Therapist at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:
Performs all functions associated with the evaluation of patients for all age groups within the department's responsibility.
Performs all functions associated with the execution of therapeutic treatment for all age groups within the department's responsibility.
Completes all documentation required within the regarded timeline according to department.
Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.) This process includes communicating with the patient, parent and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Lifts a minimum of 50 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 100 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day.
Qualifications
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
Graduation from an accredited physical therapy school.
Minimum 0 to 2 years experience.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
- Physical Therapist License.
Working Conditions:
- Lifts a minimum of 50 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 100 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day.
If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
Job ID 2024-142934
Department Inpatient Physical Therapy
Site Hackensack University Med Cntr
Job Location US-NJ-Hackensack
Position Type Per Diem
Standard Hours Per Week 2
Shift Day
Shift Hours Day
Weekend Work No Weekends Required
On Call Work No On-Call Required
Holiday Work As Needed
