Physical Therapist (PT)

About the role

The Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation is dedicated to providing exceptional and compassionate care to individuals with a variety of conditions including brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputations, and multiple traumas.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate all assigned patients and develop, implement, and modify treatment plans in accordance with patient needs and physician direction.
• Delegation and direction of all discipline-specific therapy services for assigned patients.
• Serve as an educator of patients, families, students, co-workers, and self.
• Perform other professional duties associated with patient care, development of discipline-specific therapy services, and design of program delivery.
• Evaluate assigned patients and establish appropriate treatment goals and programs.
• Develop comprehensive goals for patient treatment to maximize outcomes and return to community activities.
• Coordinate treatment programs in conjunction with other clinical/therapeutic services and available community resources.
• Attend appropriate clinical meetings to facilitate coordination.
• Provide patient education, including 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.
• Evaluate patients in 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.
• Identify and manage various levels of care necessary to ensure care plan delivery.
• Delegate and supervise the utilization of PTAs and support personnel to maximize patient outcomes and ensure effective service utilization.

Requirements

• Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Physical Therapist.
• Certified BLS.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Passing score on the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE).
• Experience in inpatient rehabilitation preferred.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Knowledge of rehabilitation techniques and patient care protocols.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings.
• Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection.
• Student debt benefit program.

Pay

$84,240 - $113,401.60 (Based on experience)

Schedule

Full-Time, 8:45AM - 5:15PM Tuesday - Saturday