Physical Therapist Assistant

Overview

Kessler Rehabilitation Center

Position: Physical Therapist Assitant

Location: Clifton

Schedule: Monday-Friday full-time 40 hours weekly

Compensation: $34 -$44 per hour depending on years of experience

Incentive: Student Debt Benefit Program and annual bonus plan

At Kessler , we take pride in creating an exceptional patient experience, helping our patients get back to athletics, work, life, and the things they love. Every physical therapist's journey becomes a testament to excellence, innovation, and life-changing patient care. We are here to nurture your growth as a physical therapist.

Our benefits package supports your career growth and personal well-being:

• Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition

• Elevate Your Skills: Unmatched CEU program with paid national certifications

• Ease the Burden: Our student debt benefit program helps alleviate the financial pressure of student debt

• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance

• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive benefits packages

• Invest in Your Future: Company matching 401(k) retirement plans

• Advance your Career: We offer specialties nationwide (aquatics, sports medicine, neuro, pelvic, concussion, hand therapy + more)

• Go Anywhere with Us: 1900 centers in 39 states, offering internal movement

Responsibilities

• Responsible for patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist as mandated by State Practice Act.

• Possesses training and education which allows him/her to assist the Physical Therapist in carrying out prescribed treatment program.

• Implements, with minimal supervision, high quality physical therapy services for patients, caregivers and facilities in accordance with the principals and practices of physical therapy and with Select Medical policies and procedures.

• Develops treatment plans, supervises assistants and aides, contributes to case management, and provides quality patient care.

• Maintains positive level of interaction with facilities and clients. Enhances and expands client relations with facilities and their staff.

Qualifications

Required Credentials:

• A valid state license (where applicable), registration or certification as a Physical Therapist Assistant upon graduation from an approved curriculum for Physical Therapist Assistants, and having passed a national examination for Physical Therapist Assistants certified by the CAPTE.

• State license and/or certification must be valid in the state in which the individual will practice.

• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift patients using biomedical techniques frequently throughout the course of a work day/shift. Must be capable of easily lifting fifty (50) pounds of weight alone.

• Ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during a work day/shift.

• Visual acuity (near and distant) sufficient to maintain accurate records, recognize people, and understand written direction.

• Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions.

• Ability to push wheeled equipment throughout the facility.

• Fine motor skills adequate for scheduling and preparing patients, equipment, and supplies for treatment.

• Ability to participate in sustained activities for many hours in duration in accordance with state labor laws.

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Location : Location US-NJ-Clifton

Job ID 383838

Position Type Full Time

Experience (Years) 0

Category Physical Therapist Assistant

Company Kessler Rehabilitation Center

Min USD $34.00/Hr.

Max USD $44.00/Hr.