Physical Therapist (PT)

Select Medical•West Orange, NJ

3d•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 hospital is dedicated to providing exceptional and compassionate care for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputations, and multiple traumas. They focus on addressing the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges these patients face. The role involves evaluating patients, developing and implementing treatment plans, and educating patients and their families. The hospital supports career growth through various programs and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

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.