Physical Therapist Assistant
About The Position
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant for its inpatient rehabilitation hospital in West Orange, New Jersey. The hospital provides care for individuals facing medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges related to brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas. The position works under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist and assists with implementing therapy plans of care. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with alternating weekends and some holidays. Compensation is $33.00 to $43.53. The employer offers an extensive orientation program, career development opportunities, and benefits intended to support employees’ health, well-being, and financial future. The role is part of a nationwide team of more than 44,000 employees.
Requirements
- Current state licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
- Certified BLS, or completion of BLS certification within the first 90 days of employment.
Nice To Haves
- One or more years of experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist with implementing therapy plans of care under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
- Delegate and direct supportive personnel for assigned patients to enhance patient care services.
- Communicate consistently with the supervising physical therapist about scheduled patients and the need for assessment or reassessment, treatment-plan modifications, and other interventions requiring therapist direction.
- Participate in educating patients, families, students, coworkers, and self.
- Perform other professional duties associated with patient care within the scope of practice.
Benefits
- Extensive and thorough orientation program.
- Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities.
- Clinical ladder program.
- Student debt benefit program.
- Medical and prescription coverage.
- Health, vision, and dental plan offerings.
- Employee assistance program (EAP).
- Generous paid time off and paid sick time.
- Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan.
- Life and disability protection.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
