Physical Therapist I - AVN, Full Time, Morris/Essex Co
About The Position
Atlantic Health is seeking a Physical Therapist to join the Atlantic Visiting Nurse Division. The position evaluates and treats patients in their homes in Essex County and works collaboratively with other healthcare professionals. The schedule is flexible between Monday and Friday, with daily hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and a weekend rotation every five to seven weeks. Atlantic Visiting Nurse provides home-based care to help people recover, manage chronic illness or disability, return home after hospitalization or rehabilitation, and receive end-of-life care. The Physical Therapist evaluates patients, develops and carries out plans of care, provides therapeutic interventions, documents patient care and progress, and communicates with the interdisciplinary team. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from an accredited college or university, a New Jersey physical therapy license, BLS certification, and a valid, unrestricted driver’s license with a clean driving record. A master’s or doctorate in physical therapy is preferred; one year of homecare experience is strongly preferred.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from an accredited college or university.
- New Jersey license in physical therapy.
- BLS certification.
- Valid and unrestricted driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s or doctorate in physical therapy preferred.
- One year of homecare experience strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform initial examinations and differential diagnoses.
- Provide and prescribe plans of care that include corrective therapeutic exercise.
- Perform manual treatments, including soft tissue techniques and joint mobilizations.
- Supervise and interact with support staff and maintain proper documentation.
- Evaluate patients, establish plans of care, and provide treatment accordingly.
- Document patient care and charges, including progress and the ongoing need for treatment.
- Work effectively with other professionals.
- Provide clinically appropriate therapeutic interventions.
- Evaluate patient responses to treatment and provide feedback to the interdisciplinary team.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage for team members working 22.5 hours per week or above.
- Life and AD&D insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability, with options to supplement.
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match and additional non-elective contribution.
- PTO and paid sick leave.
- Tuition assistance, advancement support, and academic advising.
- Parental, adoption, and surrogacy leave.
- Backup and on-site childcare.
- Well-being rewards.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Fertility benefits and Healthy Pregnancy Program.
- Flexible spending and commuter accounts.
- Pet, home and auto, identity theft, and legal insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
