Per Diem Physical Therapist

Kessler Rehabilitation Center; Toms River (NJ); In loco; USD 9600 - 13.000; Tempo pieno

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Kessler Rehabilitation Center in Ocean County, NJ seeks a Physical Therapist for a per diem role. You will assess patients, develop and progress individualized treatment plans, and help patients return to athletics, work, and daily life.

Requirements include graduation from an APTA‑accredited program and a valid New Jersey license. Outpatient orthopedics experience is preferred, but entry level applicants are welcome.

Competenze

• Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) accredited school of physical therapy.
• New Jersey State Physical Therapy License/Registration required to start.
• Outpatient orthopedics experience preferred; entry level acceptable.

Mansioni

• Performs comprehensive evaluations and develops progressions to individualized treatment plans.
• Educates patients and caregivers and plans discharge when medical necessity no longer indicates skilled therapy.
• Communicates effectively with rehab team members and participates in departmental initiatives.
• Supports professional growth and overall departmental performance improvement.
• Performs other duties related to therapy services and program design.

Conoscenze

Patient education

Evaluation & treatment planning

Team collaboration

Formazione

APTA-accredited PT program

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Overview

Kessler Rehabilitation Center Position: Physical Therapist

Location: Ocean County

Schedule: Per Diem Compensation: $60

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

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

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans