Physical Therapist I: Per Diem Days, Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center Inpatient Unit

About the role

Atlantic Health is seeking a skilled and compassionate Per Diem Physical Therapist to join our team in the inpatient unit at Chilton Medical Center. This position will have varying shifts, from 7:30a to 3:30p and two weekend days per month in addition to weekday coverage, as needed. We're proud to offer a collaborative environment rooted in our core values: patient-centered care, professional respect, and a commitment to continuous learning. Here, you won't just find a job—you'll find a place where your clinical expertise is valued, your voice matters, and your growth is supported.

Why you'll love working with us

• Culture-first environment: Recognized for our outstanding workplace culture and supportive leadership
• Investment in your development: Continuing education support to help you stay ahead of best practices
• Top-tier tools & flexibility: State-of-the-art equipment, manageable schedules, and strong interdisciplinary collaboration

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations and develop patient-centered treatment plans
• Collaborate with physicians, case managers, and fellow rehab team members
• Communicate with patients and families to ensure understanding and continuity of care
• Support various appointment types and adapt care plans as needed
• Perform patient evaluation, establish plans of care and treatment programs, provide interventions, provide patient and family education, document interventions, and bill appropriately
• Support Lead Clinicians in competency development and implementation
• Participate in the orientation of new staff members and serve as a clinical instructor for students
• Exercise independent judgement on moderately complex cases with minimal to no supervision

Qualifications

Required

• New Jersey License to practice Physical Therapy
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy academic program

Preferred

• 2–5 years of experience as a Physical Therapist
• Experience in Acute Care

Schedule

Per diem with varying shifts: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., plus two weekend days per month and weekday coverage as needed.

Benefits

Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
• PTO & Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
• Backup and On-Site Childcare
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

Note: In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective June 1, 2025), all job postings include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

About Atlantic Health

At Atlantic Health, our promise to our communities is: Anyone who enters one of our facilities will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 22,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation.

Our facilities and sites of care include:

• Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
• Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
• Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
• Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
• Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
• Atlantic Health Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
• Atlantic Health CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
• Atlantic Medical Group
• Atlantic Visiting Nurse
• Atlantic Mobile Health
• Atlantic Rehabilitation

We have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group.

Chilton Medical Center, located in Pompton Plains, New Jersey, has been ranked the top mid-sized hospital in NJ for six years in a row according to Castle Connolly. The Leapfrog Group gave us an "A" Hospital Safety Grade and we've received the Lifeline Bronze Receiving Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association. The Joint Commission recognized us as a Primary Stroke Center. We were awarded the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite. We achieved Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

About the team

Atlantic Rehabilitation offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, audiology, wound care management and more. All are provided by a highly trained staff comprised of physiatrists; internists; physician assistants; nurse practitioners; rehabilitation nurses; physical, occupational, and recreational therapists; speech-language pathologists; social workers; psychologists; vocational rehabilitation counselors; dieticians; audiologists; and care managers.

Atlantic Health System is at the forefront of medicine, setting standards for quality health care powered by a workforce of more than 18,000 team members and 4,800 affiliated physicians dedicated to building healthier communities. The system offers more than 400 sites of care, including eight award-winning medical centers, specializing in cardiovascular care, cancer care, orthopedics, neuroscience, pediatrics, women's health and rehabilitation medicine. Atlantic Medical Group comprises 1,000 physicians and advanced practitioners.