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JOB DESCRIPTION

The Atlantic Health Rehabilitation Department is looking for a motivated individual to join their Sports Physical Therapy Residency Program.

The Program Mission Statement is to advance the clinical competency of Physical Therapists in the practice of sports by providing evidence-based education to develop and retain exceptionally qualified board-certified specialists in Sports Physical Therapy and to Collaborate within a multidisciplinary organization to provide innovative, personalized, and value-based care that continuously improves the health of all athletes within our community .

The program is a full-time residency that is one year in length. Residents will be expected to work 40-hour weeks for 52 weeks. At least 300 hours will be dedicated to education opportunities with an additional 150 hours of one-on-one mentoring. Assignments may require study hours outside of the normal work week. Opportunities for event coverage, education, or mentoring may occasionally occur on the weekend.

The curriculum has been designed according to the Sports Physical Therapy Description of Specialty Practice to prepare students to sit for the Sports Clinical Specialist Exam offered by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. The Atlantic Health Sports Residency program is aligned with the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education's ( ABPTRFE) Quality Standards

The curriculum includes didactic learning experiences through in-person lectures and labs as well as asynchronous learning opportunities through on-line videos and a discussion board, journal clubs, self-directed projects, written assignments, educational activities, weekly mentoring in the clinic, event coverage, and on-the-filed mentoring.

As the official health care partner of the New York Jets, we offer a unique hands-on experience at both our Morristown, NJ sports care facility and the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center.

Residents will have a variety of opportunities to shadow Sports Medicine Physicians, Radiologists, Orthopedic Surgeons, and other specialists with access to a state-of-the-art imaging center, and an ambulatory surgical center. Residents will also have opportunities to participate in event coverage for local high school and college athletes, as well as the professional players of the NFL's New York Jets.

Residents will receive mentoring from highly trained Physical Therapists at our advanced sports physical therapy facility as they care for a broad range of injures for individuals of all ages in the athletic population.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applications for the Atlantic Sports Health Physical Therapy Residency must have a current New Jersey Physical Therapy license that is in good standing. Candidates need to also have one (or more) of the below:

• A current athletic trainer designation, or
• A current license as an emergency medical technician, or
• Certification as an emergency responder through courses approved by the American Board of Physical Therapy (APTA).

Applicants will need to have one year of orthopedic or sports experience or at least one outpatient orthopedic clinical rotation as a student

ABOUT US

At Atlantic Health System, 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 20,000 team members. Headquartered 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:

• Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
• Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
• Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
• Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
• Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
• Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
• CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
• Atlantic Home Care and Hospice
• Atlantic Mobile Health
• Atlantic Rehabilitation

We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of AllSpire Health Partners.

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:

• 100 Best Companies to Work For ® and FORTUNE® magazine for 15 years
• Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare
• 150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare
• 100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital Review
• Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP
• Gold-Level "Well Workplace": Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)
• One of the 100 Best Workplaces for "Millennials" Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine
• One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care: Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine
• Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets
• NJ Sustainable Business

Morristown Medical Center is a nationally-recognized leader in cardiology and heart surgery, orthopedics, gynecology, geriatrics, gastroenterology and GI surgery, pulmonology and lung surgery, and urology.

We are the only hospital in New Jersey named one of America's '50 Best Hospitals' for six consecutive years by Healthgrades and one of the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek. We were included on Becker's Healthcare 2020 list of "100 Great Hospitals in America". In addition, Leapfrog recognized us with an "A" hospital safety grade - its highest - twelve consecutive times, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services awarded us again with its highest five-start rating in 2020.

Morristown Medical Center is a Magnet Hospital for Excellence in Nursing Service, the highest level of recognition achievable from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for facilities that provide acute care services. Our nonprofit hospital was also designated a Level I Regional Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons and a Level II by the State of NJ.

Atlantic Health System 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 System, 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.