Physical Therapist

Location: On-site (Morristown, New Jersey)

Contract Type: 13‑Week Assignment

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Physical Therapist (PT) to join the Inpatient Rehab team at Morristown Medical Center. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a large acute‑care hospital environment and be comfortable managing high‑acuity patients with minimal supervision. This role involves patient evaluation, treatment planning, clinical documentation, and patient/family education in a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary setting.

The PT will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and rehabilitation staff to deliver safe, effective, and patient‑centered care.

Duties & ResponsibilitiesEvaluation & Treatment:

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized plans of care.
• Implement evidence‑based therapeutic interventions to improve mobility, strength, and functional independence.
• Adjust treatment plans based on patient progress and clinical presentation.

Patient & Family Education:

• Provide clear instructions and training to patients and caregivers regarding exercises, mobility, and safe functional activities.
• Offer education related to discharge recommendations and home exercise programs.

Documentation & Billing:

• Accurately document evaluations, daily treatments, reassessments, and discharge plans.
• Ensure timely and compliant billing for all interventions provided.

Clinical Collaboration:

• Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, case managers, and rehab staff to coordinate patient care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings as needed.

Professional Development & Support:

• Assist in orienting new staff and serve as a clinical instructor for students when appropriate.
• Exercise independent judgment in managing moderately complex cases with minimal supervision.
• Support competency development and workflow implementation as requested by Lead Clinicians.

QualificationsRequired:

• New Jersey Physical Therapy License
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program
• Strong ability to work independently in a busy acute-care inpatient setting
• Excellent communication, clinical reasoning, and patient‑management skills

Preferred:

• 0–4 years of experience as a Physical Therapist (acute care preferred)
• Prior acute‑care experience in ICU, Step‑Down, or Cardiac Units
• Clinical affiliation or prior work experience with Atlantic Health System (preferred)
• Board Certification in a specialty area applicable to acute care (preferred)

Skills

• Acute-care patient evaluation and treatment
• Functional mobility and gait training
• Interdisciplinary communication
• Care planning and discharge recommendations
• Accurate documentation and billing
• Ability to manage complex or high‑acuity patient cases
• Strong clinical judgment and problem‑solving skills

Additional Information

• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Employment Type: Contract
• Shift: Day Shift
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM or 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Hours: 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week
• Setting: Inpatient acute care
• On-site Requirement: 100% onsite
• Orientation: 16 hours

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Work Location: In person