Physical Therapist
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Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation
Hospital Based Outpatient
Position: Neuro Physical Therapist
Location: 10 Summer Street Lodi NJ
Status: Fulltime
40 hours weekly
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation one of the nations leading rehabilitation hospitals was founded in 1948. Kessler has continued to expand its programs and services to meet the growing demand for quality outpatient physical and occupational therapies. Today Kessler has more than 100 centers in 14 counties across New Jersey and treats more than 38000 patients each year.
By carefully integrating clinical expertise experience and leadingedge technologies Kessler helps to optimize the recovery of individuals with orthopedic sports and workrelated injuries musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions and other physical rehabilitation needs.
Kessler is not only committed to the health and quality of life of its patients but to the wellbeing of its communities. Our centers host a wide range of free educational events screenings and seminars and offer programming to local schools and colleges libraries community organizations youth centers sports and recreation leagues and other groups.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities of the Physical Therapist (PT):
- Performs comprehensive evaluations develops and appropriately progresses individualized treatment plans.
- Provides thorough education to patients and caregivers in a manner they can understand and plans appropriately for discharge when medical necessity no longer indicates skilled therapeutic care.
- Participates in departmental initiatives and demonstrates effective communication with all rehab team members.
- Facilitates professional growth development and overall improvement of departmental performance.
- Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient development of disciplinespecific therapy services and design of program delivery.
Qualifications
- Must be a graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) accredited school of physical therapy.
- Valid New Jersey State Physical Therapy License/ Registration REQUIRED to start.
- Prior experience in outpatient neuro preferred; New Grad acceptable
Employment Type
Full-Time
