Clinical Manager

Overview

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation

Hospital Based Outpatient

Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist

• CLINICAL MANAGER*

Location: 1199 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange, NJ

Status: Full-time

40 hours weekly

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, one of the nation's 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 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.

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.

• Responsibilities of the Occupational Therapist (OT):

• Performs clinical care management in specialty area of upper extremity and hand to promote growth of program services w/ interest in Hand Therapy, Neuro, Lymphedema, Cancer Rehab

• Possesses a highly specialized knowledge base and skills to facilitate patient treatment and staff development.

• Assists with daily operational management of the service.

• Effectively communicates on multiple levels.

• Demonstrates active involvement in the community via education and marketing.

• Promotes and develops services within the organization.

• Assists with staff education through internal and external in-service education and mentorship programs.

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; New Grad acceptable