Physical Therapist I: Per Diem Days, Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center Inpatient Unit

Atlantic Health is seeking a skilled and compassionate Per Diem Physical Therapist to join our team in the inpatient unit at Chilton Medical Center. This position will have varying shifts, from 7:30a to 3:30p and two weekend days per month in addition to weekday coverage, as needed. We’re proud to offer a collaborative environment rooted in our core values: patient-centered care, professional respect, and a commitment to continuous learning. Here, you won’t just find a job—you’ll find a place where your clinical expertise is valued, your voice matters, and your growth is supported.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

- Culture-first environment: Recognized for our outstanding workplace culture and supportive leadership - Investment in your development: Continuing education support to help you stay ahead of best practices - Top-tier tools & flexibility: State-of-the-art equipment, manageable schedules, and strong interdisciplinary collaboration  

What Your Day Might Look Like

- Conduct comprehensive evaluations and develop patient-centered treatment plans - Collaborate with physicians, case managers, and fellow rehab team members - Communicate with patients and families to ensure understanding and continuity of care - Support various appointment types and adapt care plans as needed

Principal Accountabilities:  Essential functions include patient evaluation, establishing plans of care and treatment programs, providing interventions, providing patient and family education, documenting interventions, and billing appropriately.  Supports Lead Clinicians in competency development and implementation.  Participates in the orientation of new staff members, serves as a clinical instructor for students, exercises independent judgement of moderately complex cases and with minimal to no supervision.

Qualifications

Requirements

1. New Jersey License to practice Physical Therapy.

2. Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy academic program

Preferred

1. 2-5 years of experience as a Physical Therapist and Experience in Acute Care