Location: Jersey City,NJ, USA
Overview
Kessler Rehabilitation Center
OUTPATIENT
Position: Physical Therapist
Location: 2854 Kennedy Blvd Jersey City, NJ
Status: Full-Time 40 hours weekly
New grads are encouraged to apply
Up to a $5,000 sign on bonus
* Kessler Rehabilitation Center is the largest outpatient orthopedic PT/OT provider in New Jersey. Additional benefits include:
* NEW competitive clinical salary rates
* NEW student loan assistance program
* Loan Forgiveness
* Profit Sharing Incentive
* APTA Board Certified Orthopedic Residency Program
* Clinical Career Ladder
* Excellent structured on-boarding and mentorship programs
* Endless free internal CEU courses and external CEU funds replenished annually
* Refer a Friend bonus program
* Tuition reimbursement program
* Strong compliance values
* Joint Commission accredited
* Journal Clubs, Special Study Groups, Special Interest Groups, Monthly WebEx in-service presentations, Clinical Manager Leadership Academy, Kessler Supported Certification in Manual Therapy
* Voted one of NJ's Best Places to Work and a Modern Healthcare Best Places to Work
* National Networking and relocation options always available
Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications
* 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