Physical Therapist (PT)
West Orange, NJFull-time$89–120K/yrPosted 4mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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Select Medical is hiring a Physical Therapist (PT). The Physical Therapist (PT) at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation evaluates and treats assigned patients, developing and modifying treatment plans based on individual needs and physician direction. This role involves delegating and directing discipline-specific therapy services, designing functional treatment programs, and educating patients, families, students, and co-workers. The PT ensures effective return to community activities and performs other professional duties related to patient care and program delivery.
Key focus areas include Evaluate assigned patients and establish appropriate treatment goals and programs, Provide ongoing evaluation of patient's status and goals, modifying treatment program for timely progression, and Develop comprehensive goals for patient treatment to maximize patient outcomes and return to community activities.
Successful candidates bring State Licensure As A Physical Therapist and Certified BLS. Important skills include Evaluate Patients, Develop Treatment Plans, Implement Treatment Plans, Modify Treatment Plans, Delegation, and Direction.
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Overview
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation
Position: Physical Therapist (PT)
Location: 1199 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ 07052
Schedule: Full-Time, Sunday - Thursday plus some holidays8:00AM - 4:00PM
Compensation: $89,000 - $119,782.27 (Based on experience)
Sign-On Bonus: $10,000
Work an additional weekend day shift, earn an extra $500
Our 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.
We support your career growth and personal well-being:
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Start Strong : Extensive and thorough Physical Therapist (PT) orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
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Advance Your Career : Tuition reimbursement, and continuing education opportunities.
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Elevate Your Skills : Clinical ladder program.
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Ease the Burden : Student debt benefit program.
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Your Health Matters : Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
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Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
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Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection
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Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 nationwide committed to providing exceptional care.
Responsibilities
As 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.
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Evaluates assigned patients and establishes appropriate treatment goals and treatment programs.
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Provides ongoing evaluation of patient’s status and goals, modifying treatment program for timely progression.
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Develops comprehensive goals for patient treatment to maximize patient outcomes and return to community activities.
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Coordinates 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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Provides 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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Prepares for patient discharge inclusive of ordering of necessary equipment and recommendations for therapeutic services ensuring the continuum of care.
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Evaluates 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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Identifies 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.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
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Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Physical Therapist
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Certified BLS
Additional Data
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Location : Location US-NJ-West Orange
Job ID 369757
Position Type Full Time
Experience (Years) 1
Category Physical Therapist
Company Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation - West (West Orange)
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