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JOB DESCRIPTION

Atlantic Health is searching for a Per Diem Physical Therapist for the Overlook Medical Center's inpatient Rehabilitation Department, specifically a Physical Therapist who has experience in treating patients with neurologic diagnoses. The Physical Therapist in this department provides skilled physical therapy services to patients in an acute care hospital setting. This role involves evaluating, planning, and implementing individualized treatment programs to restore function, improve mobility, and relieve pain.

About Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center's Inpatient Rehabilitation Department:

• We are a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment that supports a diverse and medically complex patient population. We work closely with physicians, nursing, case management, and other support services to deliver patient‑centered, high‑quality care. The team values professionalism, teamwork, and a shared commitment to helping patients regain function, independence, and quality of life. We have a strong neuro and ortho base, with medical, post surgical and ICU/CCU diagnosis to name a few, but not limited to.
• We place a strong emphasis on supporting new team members through a robust onboarding and orientation program. Orientation is structured, hands‑on, and tailored to both the role and the population we serve. New hires receive comprehensive training, mentorship, and ongoing support to ensure they feel confident, competent, and fully integrated into the team. We have a strong team with varied years of experience to learn and grow from.
• We're looking for candidates who are clinically strong, adaptable, and motivated, but who also value collaboration and continuous learning. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to be part of a supportive team and make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.

Core Responsibilities for this role:

• Patient Evaluation & Treatment:
  • Conduct comprehensive physical therapy assessments.
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
  • Reassess and modify interventions based on patient progress.
• Documentation & Compliance:
  • Complete evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries in a timely manner.
  • Ensure documentation meets regulatory and hospital standards.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration:
  • Consult with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Participate in care planning and discharge coordination.
• Patient & Family Education:
  • Educate patients and caregivers on therapeutic exercises, mobility strategies, and safety.
  • Provide literature and resources tailored to patient needs.
• Operational Support:
  • Assist supervisors with clinical and operational issues.
  • Utilize physical therapist assistants (PTAs) and support staff effectively.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited program is required.
• Current New Jersey Physical Therapist license is required.
• CPR certification is required.
• 1-3 years of experience in acute or subacute care preferred (new graduates may be considered).
• Strong clinical reasoning and communication skills are especially important for this role

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.

We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:

• Chosen for 17 years by Fortune as one of the magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For."
• Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook Named by Newsweek as two of the "World's Best Hospitals" in 2026.
• Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook ranked within the top three hospitals in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report's 2025-2026 Best Hospital rankings.
• Atlantic Health scored four "A" grades by The Leapfrog Group in its Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades, performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and injections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm.
• Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook are New Jersey's only hospitals to be named among America's 50 Best hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.
• Named by Becker's Healthcare as one of the "165 Top Places to Work in Healthcare - 2026.
• Atlantic Health Morristown, Atlantic Health Overlook, Atlantic Health Chilton and Atlantic Health Newton all Forbes Top Hospitals for 2026.
• Named by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion & Diversity 2025.
• Atlantic Health rated LEVEL 9 - 2025 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired.

Named one of America's 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades, a World's Best Hospital by Newsweek and recognized as a Best Regional Hospital in the NY Metro area by U.S. News & World Report.

Our Atlantic Neuroscience Institute is the region's leader in neuroscience care. A hub for the New Jersey Stroke Network, we offer a broad range of advanced neurological, neurosurgical and neurodiagnostic services. We are also certified as a Level IV Epilepsy Center and home to the Gerald J. Glasser Brain Tumor Center, where more brain tumor surgeries are performed than anywhere else in New Jersey. Our CyberKnife® program is the largest and most experienced in the state. We also have a satellite emergency department in Union, NJ, which treats about 40,000 emergency cases each year.

Committed to providing exceptional care, Overlook Medical Center has achieved the prestigious Magnet® recognition. This designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center is the highest national honor for nursing excellence. What's more, Overlook Medical Center has advanced certification from The Joint Commission for perinatal care and is designated an Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center. Additional Joint Commission-certified services include behavioral health care, spine surgery, wound care, and primary care medical home (PCMH).

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:

Team Member Benefits

• 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

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Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

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.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Atlantic Rehabilitation offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, audiology, wound care management and more. All of which are provided by a highly trained staff comprised of physiatrists; internists; physician assistants; nurse practitioners; rehabilitation nurses; physical, occupational, and recreational therapists; speech-language pathologists; social workers; psychologists; vocational rehabilitation counselors; dieticians; audiologists; and care managers.