Physical Therapist at Select Medical

You are viewing a preview of this job. Log in or register to view more details about this job. Professional Development Opportunities Qualified applicants will be offered hospital tours Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation Hospital | Select Medical Position: Physical Therapist (PT) Location: 1199 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ 07052 Schedule: Full-Time, Day Shift Compensation: $86,000 - $115,744.67 (based on experience) Our inpatient rehabilitation hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas. We support your career growth and personal well-being: Start Strong : Extensive and thorough Physical Therapist (PT) orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting. Advance Your Career : Tuition reimbursement, and continuing education opportunities. Elevate Your Skills : Clinical ladder program. Ease the Burden : Student debt benefit program. Your Health Matters : Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 nationwide committed to providing exceptional care. As a PT you will 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. Coordinatestreatment 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. Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Physical Therapist Certified BLS Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans #J-18808-Ljbffr