Physical Therapist Assistant

Overview

Kessler Rehabilitation Center

Physical Therapist Assistant

OUTPATIENT

Location: FREEHOLD, NEW JERSEY

Status: FULL-TIME

40 HOURS/WEEK

Join New Jersey's premier provider of outpatient physical and occupational therapy with more than 100+ 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 100+ centers in 14 counties across New Jersey, and treats more than 38,000 patients each year.

Kessler Rehabilitation's Freehold center is a large outpatient rehabilitation facility located in the heart of Freehold, NJ. Like its city, the facility boasts hard-working and charismatic patients and clinicians alike. Currently, the clinic employs 4 Physical therapists, and 2 office administrators. The team work collectively to provide the utmost quality care to its patients. We are located directly off of Route 9 South. Treatment populations include general orthopedics, post-surgical, Sports specific rehab, & Blood flow restriction. Clinicians at this facility have numerous certifications and specialties including revital certified.

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.

BENEFITS AT A GLANCE

• Professional Advancement

• Flexible Scheduling

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Continuing Education

• Extended Illness Days (EID)

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription

• 401(k) Plan

• and much, much more…

Responsibilities

Physical Therapy Assistant 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

• Valid New Jersey State Physical Therapy Assistant License

• Prior experience in outpatient orthopedics preferred