Job Information
Hackensack Meridian Health Senior Neuro Physical Therapist - Full Time in Paramus, New Jersey
Overview
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
The Sr Physical Therapist provides physical therapy services to individuals and their families in a team relationship with other health care providers.
Responsibilities
A day in the life of a Senior Neuro Physical Therapist at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:
Performs all functions associated with the evaluation of patients for all age groups within the department's responsibility.
Performs all functions associated with the execution of therapeutic treatment for all age groups within the department's responsibility.
Completes all documentation required within the regarded timeline according to department.
Serves as clinical resources in case management to all non-senior physical therapists on staff.
Assists department management in the development, coordinator and implementation of new programs that will enhance the department's scope of services to service the needs of the community
Provides department management feedback regarding procedural, programmatic and staff concerns.
Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.) This process includes communicating with the patient, parent and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.
Qualifications
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
Graduation from an accredited physical therapy school.
2 years previous experience.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
1.Physical Therapist License.
Working Conditions:
Lifts a minimum of 50 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 100 lbs., and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day.
If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
Job ID 2024-147699
Department From Road Physical Therapy
Site Hackensack University Med Cntr
Job Location US-NJ-Paramus
Position Type Full Time with Benefits
Standard Hours Per Week 40
Shift Day
Shift Hours Days
Weekend Work Weekends as Needed
On Call Work No On-Call Required
Holiday Work As Needed