About the role
About Us
Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.
Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.
The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children’s Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with American Recovery Services.
Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.
More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.
Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more.
Short Description
Perform comprehensive initial and ongoing physical therapy evaluations
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on physician referrals and patient goals
Provide hands-on orthopedic interventions, including:
Therapeutic exercise
Manual therapy techniques
Neuromuscular re-education
Gait and balance training
IASTYM / Kinesiotaping
Modalities as indicated
- Educate patients and caregivers on diagnosis, prognosis, home exercise programs, and injury prevention
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
- Maintain timely and accurate documentation in compliance with clinic, payer, and regulatory guidelines
- Communicate effectively with referring physicians and other healthcare providers
- Ensure a high standard of patient satisfaction and quality of care
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized treatment environment
- Participate in team meetings, continuing education, and clinic initiatives as required
Education Requirements
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or Master’s degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program
License/Certification Requirements
Current state Physical Therapy license (or eligibility for licensure)
CPR certification and BLS
Salary Min ($) USD $37.00
Salary Max ($) USD $61.00