Per Diem Physical Therapist - Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation - West (West Orange) : Job Details

Position: Physical Therapist

Location: West Orange, NJ

Schedule: Per Diem Compensation: $60/hr

At Kessler, we take pride in creating an exceptional patient experience, helping our patients get back to athletics, work, life, and the things they love. Every physical therapist's journey becomes a testament to excellence, innovation, and life-changing patient care. We are here to nurture your growth as a physical therapist.

• Responsibilities of the Physical Therapist (PT):

  • • Performs comprehensive evaluations, develops and appropriately progresses individualized treatment plans.
    • Provides thorough education to patients and caregivers in a manner they can understand, and plans appropriately for discharge when medical necessity no longer indicates skilled therapeutic care.
    • Participates in departmental initiatives and demonstrates effective communication with all rehab team members.
    • Facilitates professional growth, development and overall improvement of departmental performance.
    • Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, development of discipline-specific therapy services, and design of program delivery.

• Must be a graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) accredited school of physical therapy.
• Valid New Jersey State Physical Therapy License/ Registration REQUIRED to start.
• Prior experience in outpatient orthopedics preferred; entry level/New Grad acceptable

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans