Physical Therapist - Per Diem

This Physical Therapist - Per Diem position at Hackensack Meridian Health includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

This Physical Therapy position at Hackensack Meridian Health is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $59000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in New Jersey.

Key skills and qualifications: Physical therapy, Patient evaluation, Treatment planning, DME assessment, Documentation compliance, Patient education, Body mechanics, Prosthetic device fitting. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Physical Therapist evaluates, plans, and implements goal-oriented treatment programs to restore patient function and prevent disability. They are also responsible for documenting patient progress, coordinating discharge planning, and educating patients and families on care and equipment usage.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Paid Leave, Tuition Reimbursement, Retirement Benefits. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.