Per Diem Physical Therapist

Select Medical • 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 patient-centered rehabilitation care and helping patients return to athletics, work, daily life, and the activities they enjoy. The therapist evaluates patients, develops and progresses individualized treatment plans, educates patients and caregivers, and plans for discharge when skilled therapeutic care is no longer medically necessary. The position also contributes to departmental initiatives, team communication, professional development, and improvement 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.
• Provide thorough education to patients and caregivers in an understandable manner.
• 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 and development and contribute to overall improvement of departmental performance.
• Perform other professional duties related to patient care, development of discipline-specific therapy services, and design of program delivery.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed