Per Diem PT — Outpatient Ortho, Patient Impact

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

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Patient education

Evaluation & treatment planning

Team collaboration

Education

APTA-accredited PT program

Job description

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.