Per Diem Physical Therapist

Kessler Rehabilitation Center • Toms River, NJ

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About The Position

Kessler Rehabilitation Center is hiring a per diem Physical Therapist in Ocean County. The role focuses on providing an exceptional patient experience and helping patients return to athletics, work, daily life, and other activities. The position includes a compensation amount of $60; the posting does not specify the pay period or unit.

The Physical Therapist evaluates patients, develops and advances individualized treatment plans, educates patients and caregivers, and plans for discharge when skilled therapeutic care is no longer medically necessary. The therapist also contributes to departmental initiatives, team communication, professional growth, and the development of therapy services and program delivery.

Requirements

• Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)-accredited school of physical therapy.
• Valid New Jersey State Physical Therapy License/Registration required to start.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in outpatient orthopedics is preferred; entry-level and new graduates are acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive evaluations and develop and appropriately progress individualized treatment plans.
• Educate patients and caregivers thoroughly in a manner they can understand.
• Plan for discharge when medical necessity no longer indicates skilled therapeutic care.
• Participate in departmental initiatives and communicate effectively with rehabilitation team members.
• Facilitate professional growth, development, and overall improvement of departmental performance.
• Perform other professional duties associated with patient care, development of discipline-specific therapy services, and design of program delivery.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level