Physical Therapist I - Atlantic Visiting Nurse, Full Time, Morris Co.
About The Position
Atlantic Health is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist to join the Atlantic Visiting Nurse Division and serve patients in Morris County. The therapist evaluates and treats patients in their homes as part of a collaborative team of health providers, delivering personalized care to help patients regain health, avoid hospitalization, and remain independent at home. The schedule is flexible Monday through Friday, with daily hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and a weekend rotation every 5 to 7 weeks. The role includes examining and diagnosing patients, developing and implementing plans of care, providing therapeutic interventions, documenting treatment and progress, and coordinating with the interdisciplinary team. Atlantic Health is a nonprofit health care system headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey. Its Atlantic Visiting Nurse team provides home health and hospice services in several New Jersey counties. The organization offers a competitive Total Rewards package; benefit eligibility and compensation may vary by role and employment status.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited college or university.
- New Jersey Physical Therapy license.
- BLS certification.
- Valid and unrestricted driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- High school diploma or GED.
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 eligible team members working 22.5 hours per week or above.
- Life and AD&D insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage, with options to supplement.
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match and additional non-elective contribution.
- PTO and paid sick leave.
- Tuition assistance, advancement opportunities, 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, auto, identity theft, and legal insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
