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Ardent Health

Physical Therapist / PT

Ardent Health, Westwood, New Jersey, us, 07675


Overview

Join our team as a day shift, PRN, Physical Therapy - Outpatient Physical Therapist (PT) in Westwood, NJ.

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare BetterThrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.Get to Know Your Team:

Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center is a 128-bed, full-service, acute-care community hospital with a new emergency department, a state-of-the-art maternity center, a women's imaging center, and an ICU.Responsibilities

Physical Therapists provide services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease.They restore, maintain, and promote overall fitness and health.Their patients include anyone who suffers from physical limitation.Therapists examine patients' medical histories and then test and measure the patients' strength, range of motion, balance and coordination, posture, muscle performance, respiration, and motor function.They develop appropriate treatment plans to help patients achieve their goals.Qualifications

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree required1 years' experience (this requirement will be waived with a strong recommendation from an acute care or outpatient clinical affiliation)Current valid NJ State Physical Therapy License.Maintains American Heart Association Basic Life Support HCP Certification.Preferred Job Requirements:

Master's degree or PhD in Physical Therapy2 years' experience preferred.Experience with electronic health records a plus