Physical Therapist - Weekend Day (Per Diem)

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. The Physical Therapist provides physical therapy services to individuals and their families in a team relationship with other health care providers in a setting designated by the department.

Responsibilities

• 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 standards.
• 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.).
• Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited physical therapy school.
• 2+ years of experience.
• Physical Therapist License.
• BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

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.

Pay

Flat rate of $69.32 hourly.