Float Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Kessler Rehabilitation Center

Kessler Rehabiliation Center

OUTPATIENT

Position: Float Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

** We offer a float differential in pay and gas mileage for this role **

Status: Full-Time

** Up to a $5,000 sign on bonus **

Location: MUST be open to travel throughout Bergen County!

** Work alongside our leadership team ** 

Kessler Rehabilitation Center is the largest outpatient orthopedic PT/OT provider in New Jersey.  Additional benefits include:

• • NEW competitive clinical salary rates
  • NEW student debt relief program
  • Loan Forgiveness
  • Profit Sharing Incentive
  • Basic APTA Dues
  • 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

The Regional Support Position is a clinical float position which affords the selected staff member to report directly to the local Regional Director, will be part of the regional center manager team and will have a defined number of centers.  This position will include a separate salary scale specific to the position and additional job duties and 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.

Additional:

·       Will have defined number of centers to support within a geographic region for continuity of care

·       Will have a defined schedule

·       Reimbursed for mileage over and above home center

·       Eligible for career ladder advancements

• Valid New Jersey State Physical Therapy Assistant License 
• Prior experience in outpatient orthopedics preferred

Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.