Physical Therapist I - AVN, Part Time, Morris County
About The Position
Atlantic Health is seeking a part-time Physical Therapist to join the Atlantic Visiting Nurse Division in Morris County. The therapist evaluates and treats patients in their homes as part of a collaborative team of healthcare providers. The schedule is flexible between Monday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, with weekend rotation every 5 to 7 weeks. Atlantic Visiting Nurse provides personalized home care to help people regain health, avoid hospitalization, and live independently. Services support people managing chronic illness or disability, returning home from a hospital or rehabilitation facility, or needing end-of-life care. Care is available in six New Jersey counties: Morris, Somerset, Essex, Sussex, Union, and Warren. The role includes examining and diagnosing patients, developing and implementing plans of care, providing therapeutic exercise and manual treatments, documenting care and charges, monitoring patient response, and communicating with the interdisciplinary team. The therapist may also supervise and interact with support staff and perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited college or university.
- New Jersey Physical Therapy license.
- BLS certification.
- Valid, unrestricted driver's license and a clean driving record.
Nice To Haves
- One year of homecare experience is strongly preferred.
- Master's or doctorate in Physical Therapy 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, 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
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
