Physical Therapist (PT)

Job description

Overview

nKessler Institute for Rehabilitation

nPosition: Physical Therapist (PT)

nLocation: 1199 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ 07052

nSchedule: Full-Time, 8:00AM - 4:00PM Monday - Friday(2 weekend days/month plus some holidays)

nCompensation: $89,000 - $119,782.27 (Based on experience)

nSign-On Bonus: $10,000

nWork an additional weekend day shift, earn an extra $500

nOur inpatient rehabilitation hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care tobest address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries,spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

nWe support your career growth and personal well-being:

nnnStart Strong : Extensive and thorough Physical Therapist (PT) orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.

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nnAdvance Your Career : Tuition reimbursement, and continuing education opportunities.

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nnElevate Your Skills : Clinical ladder program.

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nnEase the Burden : Student debt benefit program.

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nnYour Health Matters : Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings

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nnRecharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance

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nnInvest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection

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nnYour Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 nationwide committed to providing exceptional care.

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n nResponsibilities

nAs a PT you will evaluate all assigned patients and develops, implements and modifies treatment plan in accordance with the patient's need and physician direction.Responsible for delegation and direction of all discipline-specific therapy services for those assigned patients.Ensures the design of functional treatment programs allowing for an effective return to community activities.Serves as an educator of patients, families, students, co-workers and self.Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, development of discipline-specific therapy services and design of program delivery.

nnnEvaluates assigned patients and establishes appropriate treatment goals and treatment programs.

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nnProvides ongoing evaluation of patient's status and goals, modifying treatment program for timely progression.

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nnDevelops comprehensive goals for patient treatment to maximize patient outcomes and return to community activities.

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nnCoordinates treatment program in conjunction with other clinical/therapeutic services, as well as available community resources. Attends appropriate clinical meetings to facilitate coordination.

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nnProvides for patient education to include the development of comprehensive and progressive home programs with instruction to the patient, family and other caregivers as appropriate to facilitate a safe and effective discharge.

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nnPrepares for patient discharge inclusive of ordering of necessary equipment and recommendations for therapeutic services ensuring the continuum of care.

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nnEvaluates patient in the actual or simulated home, school, work or community environments as necessary to facilitate a return to community activities, making recommendations for necessary adaptations or training.

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nnIdentifies and manages various levels of care necessary to ensure care plan delivery. Delegates and supervises the utilization of PTAs, as well as support personnel to maximize patient outcomes and ensure effective utilization of services.

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n nQualifications

nMinimum Requirements

nnnCurrent state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Physical Therapist

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nnCertified BLS

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n nAdditional Data

nEqual Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

nLocation : Location US-NJ-West Orange

nJob ID

nPosition Type Full Time

nExperience (Years) 1

nCategory Physical Therapist

nCompany Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation - West (West Orange)

Worksite address

west orange, NJ, 07052, US

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