Physical Therapist (PT)

Select Medical•West Orange, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation is seeking a Full-Time Physical Therapist (PT) to join their inpatient rehabilitation hospital team in West Orange, NJ. This role focuses on providing exceptional and compassionate care to individuals with a wide range of conditions including brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputations, and multiple traumas. The hospital is dedicated to supporting career growth and personal well-being through comprehensive orientation, continuing education, a clinical ladder program, student debt benefit program, and robust health and retirement plans.

Requirements

Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Physical Therapist
Certified BLS

Responsibilities

Evaluate all assigned patients and develops, implements and modifies treatment plan in accordance with the patient’s need and physician direction.
Responsible for delegation and direction of all discipline-specific therapy services for those assigned patients.
Ensures the design of functional treatment programs allowing for an effective return to community activities.
Serves as an educator of patients, families, students, co-workers and self.
Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, development of discipline-specific therapy services and design of program delivery.
Evaluates assigned patients and establishes appropriate treatment goals and treatment programs.
Provides ongoing evaluation of patient’s status and goals, modifying treatment program for timely progression.
Develops comprehensive goals for patient treatment to maximize patient outcomes and return to community activities.
Coordinates treatment program in conjunction with other clinical/therapeutic services, as well as available community resources.
Attends appropriate clinical meetings to facilitate coordination.
Provides for patient education to include the development of comprehensive and progressive home programs with instruction to the patient, family and other caregivers as appropriate to facilitate a safe and effective discharge.
Prepares for patient discharge inclusive of ordering of necessary equipment and recommendations for therapeutic services ensuring the continuum of care.
Evaluates patient in the actual or simulated home, school, work or community environments as necessary to facilitate a return to community activities, making recommendations for necessary adaptations or training.
Identifies and manages various levels of care necessary to ensure care plan delivery.
Delegates and supervises the utilization of PTAs, as well as support personnel to maximize patient outcomes and ensure effective utilization of services.