Physical Therapist I (Full-Time) - Outpatient Neuro

About the role

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.

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.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited physical therapy school.
• Minimum of 0‑2 years’ experience.
• Physical Therapist License.
• BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
• Regular contact with Hackensack University Medical Center personnel and its visitors.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs., push and pull a minimum of 100 lbs., and stand a minimum of 6 hours a day.
• Preferred: Minimum of 2 or more years of previous pediatric experience, preferably in a medical and/or outpatient pediatric clinical or school setting (specific to the Physical Therapist I in the Pediatric/Institute for Child Development).
• Preferred: A strong pediatric clinical affiliation will also be considered.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement benefits

Pay

The posted rate of pay 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. The minimum rate is $46.64 hourly. Compensation may vary based on labor market data, years of relevant work experience, education and certifications, demonstrated skills, geographic location, internal equity, departmental budgets, grant funding, and eligibility for performance‑based incentives, bonuses, commissions, or shift differentials for evening, night, or weekend work.