Overview

Kessler Rehabilitation Center

Outpatient

Position : Full-Time Physical Therapist

Location : Hudson County, NJ

NEW GRADS WELCOME TO APPLY!

Up to a $15,000 sign on bonus

Join New Jersey’s premier provider of outpatient physical and occupational therapy with more than 95 facilities statewide.

Kessler Rehabilitation Center is the outpatient network of Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, one of the nation's leading rehabilitation hospitals.

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 90 centers in 13 counties across New Jersey, and treats more than 38,000 patients each year.

By carefully integrating clinical expertise, experience and leading-edge technologies, Kessler helps to optimize the recovery of individuals with orthopedic, sports and work-related 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 well-being 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.

• Kessler Rehabilitation Center is the largest outpatient orthopedic PT / OT provider in New Jersey. Additional benefits include :
• NEW competitive clinical salary rates
• Loan Forgiveness
• Profit Sharing Incentive
• APTA Board Certified Orthopedic Residency Program
• Clinical Career Ladder
• Excellent structured on-boarding and mentorship programs
• Endless free internal CEU courses and external CEU funds replenished annually
• Refer a Friend bonus program
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Strong compliance values
• Joint Commission accredited
• Journal Clubs, Special Study Groups, Special Interest Groups, Monthly WebEx in-service presentations, Clinical Manager Leadership Academy, Kessler Supported Certification in Manual Therapy
• Voted one of NJ's Best Places to Work and a Modern Healthcare Best Places to Work
• National Networking and relocation options always available

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 discipline-specific 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 orthopedics preferred; entry level / New Grad acceptable

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Overview

Provides physical therapy to VNS Home Care patients through comprehensive assessment. Develops and implements a plan of care consistent with the Agency's goals and Rehabilitation department policies and procedures.

Works under general supervision.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive assessment of patients by determining patient needs, develops courses of action including treatment plan and outcomes and implements the home physical therapy care plan.
• Maintains patient records by completing all required VNS Health documentation and ensuring compliance to Agency standards and policies.
• Monitors patient progress through assessment of care provided, including need for revision to treatment plan, outcomes and discharge plan as appropriate.
• Counsels caregivers and family by providing education and consultation for related patent care issues, including referrals within and outside of VNS Health as necessary
• Assists patients with therapeutic interventions and activities of daily living, which may require positioning, moving, transferring and lifting patients of varying body sizes and physical conditions, with and without assistance and as appropriate, instructing, demonstrating and verifying capabilities of family members and / or paraprofessionals.

Ability to use and assist patient with use durable medical equipment as a component of the plan of care, including but not limited to wheelchairs, patient transfer lifts, ambulatory devices, slings, splints, orthoses, prostheses, and exercise / strengthening equipment.

Travels to patients’ homes and / or other facilities with varying environments (e.g., elevated buildings, walk-ups, care facilities, single / multiple family homes, presence of pets, etc.

using approved transportation options to deliver direct care to the patient.

• Transports and utilizes required technology devices (tablet), infection control materials and supplies using VNS Health designated / supplied carrying case (backpack) weighing approximately 15 20 lbs to and from patient homes / care facilities, VNS Health offices and therapists’ home.
• Provides care in accordance with Agency policies, practices, procedures and standards, including professional practice standards of care, which may require standing, stooping, sitting, crouching, twisting, reaching, bending and stretching to deliver patient care.
• Evaluates the need for equipment by analyzing client requirements, identifying devices needed, ordering equipment and instructing patient / caregivers / family in its safe use.
• Manages assigned caseload; provides physical therapy services to patients as per plan of care.
• Assess cases for appropriateness of Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) services. Makes recommendation if appropriate.
• Participates in VNS Health meetings including but not limited to, interdisciplinary team meetings, inservices and training programs, rehab services meetings and caseload reviews.
• Serves as Coordinator of Care (COC) on selected cases, which meet criteria for PT only cases.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications :

New York State License and current registration in Physical Therapy required

Valid driver's license may be required, as determined by operational / regional needs.

Education :

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy from a program approved by the New York State Department of Education required

Work Experience :

Minimum of one year physical therapy experience or successful completion of the probationary period as a VNSNY Rehab Intern preferred

Basic PC skills preferred

Bilingual skills may be required, as determined by operational needs.

Pay Range per Visit :

If you are applying to the per diem per visit version of this job, the hiring range is as follows : $70- $75 per visit.

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Physical Therapist Needed - Bronx Location

• Evaluate strength, flexibility, balance, coordination and posture of the PWS and provide Physical Therapy for the PWS as ordered by a physician.
• Treats PWS with disabilities, disorders, and injuries related to the areas identified in evaluation.
• Makes use of therapeutic devices and other equipment to maintain or restore maximum performance.
• Plans, directs and supervises PWS, family and / or significant other in the use of equipment and exercise regimen.
• Participates in patient communication and interdisciplinary care planning for individual patient needs.
• Contemporaneous documentation using electronic health records;
• Meet productivity expectation;
• Participate in scheduled supervision

Required skills :

• Current PT New York State License
• A minimum of one year Physical Therapy experience in a healthcare setting working with individuals with intellectual and developmental delays preferred.
• Clinical supervision as needed.
• Abide by the clinical affiliation agreement for interns.

Preferred skills :

• Willing to take initiative
• Exceptional interpersonal, problem solving and communication skills
• Highly flexible personality type
• Proficient in Electronic Health Record.
• Excellent writing skills
• Exceptional organization skills

Great salary / Weekly Pay!

For more information and to setup an interview please contact

Howard Newman

718.302.0040 # 204

[email protected]

Job Description

Kessler Rehabilitation Center

Outpatient

Position : Full-Time Physical Therapist

Location : 2854 John F. Kennedy Blvd Jersey City, NJ 07306

NEW GRADS WELCOME TO APPLY!

UP TO A $10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS

Join New Jersey’s premier provider of outpatient physical and occupational therapy with more than 95 facilities statewide.

Kessler Rehabilitation Center is the outpatient network of Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, one of the nation's leading rehabilitation hospitals.

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 90 centers in 13 counties across New Jersey, and treats more than 38,000 patients each year.

By carefully integrating clinical expertise, experience and leading-edge technologies, Kessler helps to optimize the recovery of individuals with orthopedic, sports and work-related 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 well-being 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.

• Kessler Rehabilitation Center is the largest outpatient orthopedic PT / OT provider in New Jersey. Additional benefits include :
• NEW competitive clinical salary rates
• Loan Forgiveness
• Profit Sharing Incentive
• APTA Board Certified Orthopedic Residency Program
• Clinical Career Ladder
• Excellent structured on-boarding and mentorship programs
• Endless free internal CEU courses and external CEU funds replenished annually
• Refer a Friend bonus program
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Strong compliance values
• Joint Commission accredited
• Journal Clubs, Special Study Groups, Special Interest Groups, Monthly WebEx in-service presentations, Clinical Manager Leadership Academy, Kessler Supported Certification in Manual Therapy
• Voted one of NJ's Best Places to Work and a Modern Healthcare Best Places to Work
• National Networking and relocation options always available

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 discipline-specific 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.