Float Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Kessler Rehabilitation Center • Clifton, NJ

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About The Position

Kessler Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Float Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for a full-time position. This role requires travel throughout Bergen County and offers a float differential in pay along with gas mileage reimbursement. The position comes with a sign-on bonus of up to $12,000 and provides an opportunity to work alongside the leadership team at the largest outpatient orthopedic PT/OT provider in New Jersey. The center offers competitive clinical salary rates, a student loan assistance program, profit sharing incentives, and a structured clinical career ladder. Additional benefits include extensive internal and external continuing education opportunities, a referral bonus program, and tuition reimbursement. Kessler Rehabilitation Center has been recognized as one of NJ's Best Places to Work and offers national networking and relocation options.

Requirements

• Valid New Jersey State Physical Therapy Assistant License.
• Prior experience in outpatient orthopedics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Report directly to the local Regional Director and be part of the regional center manager team.
• Provide patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist as mandated by State Practice Act.
• Assist the Physical Therapist in carrying out prescribed treatment programs.
• Implement high-quality physical therapy services for patients, caregivers, and facilities.
• Develop treatment plans and supervise assistants and aides.
• Contribute to case management and provide quality patient care.
• Maintain positive interactions with facilities and clients.
• Enhance and expand client relations with facilities and their staff.
• Support a defined number of centers within a geographic region for continuity of care.
• Follow a defined schedule and be reimbursed for mileage over and above the home center.
• Be eligible for career ladder advancements.

Benefits

• Float differential in pay.
• Gas mileage reimbursement.
• Up to a $12,000 sign-on bonus.
• Competitive clinical salary rates.
• Student loan assistance program.
• Profit sharing incentive.
• Clinical career ladder.
• Structured onboarding and mentorship programs.
• Endless free internal CEU courses.
• External CEU funds replenished annually.
• Refer a Friend bonus program.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Strong compliance values.
• Joint Commission accredited.
• Networking and relocation options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed