About the role
Job Description Atlantic Health is searching for a qualified part-time Physical Therapist for their inpatient unit at Overlook Medical Center. This position is for 30 hours per week in which the will provide direct patient care to individuals recovering from trauma, surgery, or acute medical conditions in the acute care setting. The role involves evaluating patients, developing treatment plans, and helping them regain essential daily living and work skills.
Responsibilities Include:
- Patient Assessment & Planning: Evaluate patients' physical, cognitive, and emotional functionality, Develop individualized therapy programs tailored to each patient's needs.
- Therapeutic Interventions: Implement evidence-based treatments to restore or enhance patients' ability to perform daily activities, Provide adaptive strategies and equipment to support independence.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals, Participate in coordinated care and discharge planning.
- Patient & Family Education: Educate patients and families on therapy goals, progress, and home care strategies. Train caregivers in safe mobility, transfers, and use of assistive devices.
- Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate records of patient progress and treatment outcomes, Ensure compliance with hospital policies and health regulations.
- Professional Development: Stay current with best practices and emerging trends in acute care occupational therapy. Participate in continuing education and training.
- Other departmental duties/responsibilities as deemed required by the department manager.
Qualifications Master's or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program is required. A Bachelor's in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program prior to 2008 is acceptable.
NBCOT certification (OTR), strongly preferred
BLS required.
- Licenses: Current New Jersey state licensure or eligibility.
About Us At Atlantic Health, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 22,000 team members. Headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:
- Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
- Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
- Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
- Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
- Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
- Atlantic Health Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
- Atlantic Health CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
- Atlantic Medical Group
- Atlantic Visiting Nurse
- Atlantic Mobile Health
- Atlantic Rehabilitation
We have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group.
Team Member Benefits Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
- Life & AD&D Insurance.
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
- PTO & Paid Sick Leave
- Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
- Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
- Backup and On-Site Childcare
- Well-Being Rewards
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
- Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
- Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
EEO STATEMENT Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.
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