Physical Therapist II: Full Time days, Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center

Atlantic Health is searching for a well-qualified Physical Therapist II for
their inpatient rehab department at Overlook Medical Center. This department is
highly collaborative, working with physicians, nurses, and other therapists to
achieve the greatest outcomes for patients in the acute care setting. The
Physical Therapist II provides advanced physical therapy services to patients in
an acute care hospital setting, and is involved with evaluating, planning, and
implementing individualized treatment programs for patients recovering from
surgery, injury, or acute illness. The PT II also collaborates with
interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and supports clinical
education and mentorship initiatives.

* Patient Evaluation & Treatment

* Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients with acute medical
conditions.

* Develop and implement individualized treatment plans using evidence-based
practices.

* Administer therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and modalities to improve
mobility, strength, and function.
* Clinical Decision-Making:

* Analyze diagnostic and therapeutic test results to adjust treatment plans.

* Identify expected patient outcomes and monitor progress toward goals.

* Recognize red flags and contraindications to therapy in medically complex
patients.
* Interdisciplinary Collaboration:

* Work closely with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and case
managers.

* Participate in discharge planning and care transitions to ensure continuity
of care.
* Documentation & Compliance:

* Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient evaluations,
treatment plans, and progress.

* Ensure compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory
standards.
* Education & Mentorship:
* Supervise and mentor entry-level physical therapists, students, and
residents.
* Contribute to staff development and training initiatives.
* Quality Improvement:
* Participate in unit-based care team models and quality improvement
projects.

* Assist in developing innovative programs to enhance patient care and outcomes

OTHER:   Advanced clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills.

                 Strong communication and time management abilities.

                 Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced,
interdisciplinary environment.

                 Experience in ICU, cardiac, orthopedic, or neurologic
rehabilitation.

                 Familiarity with hospital-based electronic medical records
(EMR)/EPIC.

* Other departmental duties/responsibilities as deemed required by the
department manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

Doctorate in PT from an accredited college or University, or a Master's in PT if
prior to 2016           

Current NJ state licensure as a Physical Therapist

BLS Certification

Preferred: Minimum of 5-7 years of clinical experience, preferably in acute care

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.

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.