Per Diem PT — Outpatient Ortho Growth & Impact

Select Medical; Eatontown (NJ); On-site; USD 9,600 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Kessler Rehabilitation Center in Monmouth County, NJ is seeking a per diem Physical Therapist to support outpatient orthopedic care. The role involves evaluating patients, creating individualized treatment plans, and progressing therapy as medically appropriate.

You will educate patients and caregivers, coordinate discharge planning when care needs shrink, and contribute to departmental initiatives while collaborating with the rehab team to optimize patient outcomes.

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

APTA-accredited School of Physical Therapy

New Jersey State Physical Therapy License

Job description

Kessler Rehabilitation Center in Monmouth County, NJ is seeking a per diem Physical Therapist to support outpatient orthopedic care. The role involves evaluating patients, creating individualized treatment plans, and progressing therapy as medically appropriate.

You will educate patients and caregivers, coordinate discharge planning when care needs shrink, and contribute to departmental initiatives while collaborating with the rehab team to optimize patient outcomes.