Physical Therapist - Full Time

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.

About the role

The Physical Therapist is responsible for the physical therapy examination, evaluation, intervention planning and implementation, patient/client family instruction, and outcomes analysis within the scope of practice as defined by the State Department of New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs. The physical therapist is engaged in the processes of coordination, communication and documentation to ensure that the patient/client receives comprehensive, individualized and evidence-based services. Throughout the episode of care the physical therapist ensures optimal functional independence, prevention of recurrence of problems and promotion of a wellness-oriented lifestyle. Settings may include but are not limited to inpatient (acute and rehab) and/or outpatient.

Responsibilities

• Prepares for the evaluation in accordance with department policies/procedures and standards of practice including obtaining patient history, performing systems review exhibiting knowledge of patient diagnoses and researching unfamiliar diagnoses.
• Selects and administers tests and measures and performs systems review. Synthesizes evaluation results to formulate the diagnosis, goals, prognosis and plan of care.
• Establishes a plan of care based on examination and evaluation results which includes person-centered goals and best practice. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, patient/clients and patient's/client's support system.
• Assesses and re-assesses need for modifications to plan of care and goals.
• Identifies need for consultations and/or refers the patient/client to another health care professional or health care services. Initiates and completes discharge plan.
• Provides patient/client instruction to inform, educate and/or train patients/clients and their support systems.
• Provides and selects interventions based on the PT's assessment of the client's current condition which can include but is not limited to: patient and client instruction; airway clearance techniques; prescription, application, and fabrication or modification of assistive technologies; implementation of biophysical agents; therapeutic exercise; motor/functional training; integumentary repair and protection; manual therapy techniques; functional training in self-care, domestic life, community and work integration and reintegration.
• Collects and records patient care data that follows format and guidelines of the patient care service, regulatory agencies and third-party payers which reflects an understanding of reimbursement systems and their impact on patient care. This includes initial evaluation, daily notes, reassessments/progress reports, discharge plans and communication with interdisciplinary members of the team.
• Records daily billing and follows department guidelines for productivity, as well as adheres to insurance and state regulations on the billing of services rendered.
• Provides appropriate direction and supervision to other personnel as assigned.
• Lifts a minimum of 50 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs. and stands a minimum of 1 hour a day.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Requirements

• Graduate of a CAPTE accredited Physical Therapy Program or equivalent.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
• Physical Therapist License.
• BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience (preferred).
• Specialty certifications (preferred).

Pay

Minimum rate of $92,144.00 annually. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted rates may vary based on labor market data, experience, education, certifications, skills, geographic location, internal equity, budget, and grant funding.

In addition to base compensation, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits. Certain positions may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, commissions, or shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.