Physical Therapist I: Atlantic Health AVN, Full Time, Essex County
Company: Atlantic Health System
Location: Morristown
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Atlantic Health is seeking a dynamic and motivated
individual, to join the energetic and innovative team of healthcare
professionals in their Atlantic Visiting Nurse Department as a
Full-Time Physical Therapist to work 8AM-4PM including one weekend
every four to six weeks , the Essex County area. The ideal
candidate will evaluate and treat patients in the patient's home
and be a part of a collaborative team of health providers. Atlantic
Visiting Nurse provides personalized care for you or a loved one to
regain health, stay out of the hospital, and remain living
independently at home. Whether or not it is managing life with a
chronic illness, living with a disability, returning home from the
hospital or rehabilitation facility, or need assistance with
end-of-life care, we are available to you in six counties
throughout New Jersey: Morris, Somerset, Essex, Sussex, Union, and
Warren. Responsible for providing a broad range of physical therapy
services in an interdisciplinary setting, including assessment,
treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions in accordance
with the position's qualifications, professional practices, and
ethical standards. Ensures and provides development, quality
improvement, problem-solving, and productivity enhancement in a
flexible interdisciplinary manner. Principal Accountabilities: 1.
Performs initial examinations and differential diagnosis. 2.
Provides and prescribes plans of care consisting of corrective
therapeutic exercise. 3. Performs manual treatments consisting of
soft tissue techniques, joint mobilizations, and many more. 4.
Supervises and interacts with support staff and maintain proper
documentation. 5. Evaluates and establishes a plan of care and
treats patients accordingly. 6. Documents patient care and charges
appropriately, and documents the course of patient care, including
progress made and the ongoing need for treatment. 7. Works with
other professionals in an effective manner 8. Provides clinically
appropriate therapeutic interventions. 9. Evaluates patient
response to treatment and provides feedback to the
interdisciplinary team. 10. Performs other related duties as
assigned. Qualifications Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
Evaluate and treat patients in their homes Minimum Education: High
School Diploma or GED, required Bachelor's in Physical Therapy,
required Master or Doctorate in Physical Therapy preferred Minimum
Experience: 1 year of experience in homecare, strongly preferred
License/Certification: NJ License in Physical Therapy, required
BLS, preferred Valid and unrestricted Driver License with a clean
driving record, required.
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