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Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation

Physical Therapist (PT)

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, Marlton, New Jersey, us, 08053

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Location:

Marlton, NJ

Position:

Physical Therapist (PT)

Schedule:

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

Compensation:

$83,200 – $112,049.60 (Based on experience)

Our inpatient rehabilitation hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

Career Growth and Personal Well-Being

Start Strong: Extensive and thorough PT orientation program.

Advance Your Career: Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities.

Elevate Your Skills: Clinical ladder program.

Ease the Burden: Student debt benefit program.

Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings.

Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work‑life balance.

Invest in Your Future: Company‑matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection.

Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 nationwide committed to providing exceptional care.

As a PT you will evaluate all assigned patients and develop, implement, and modify treatment plans in accordance with the patient’s needs and physician direction. You are responsible for delegation and direction of all discipline‑specific therapy services for those assigned patients, ensuring the design of functional treatment programs to allow for an effective return to community activities. You will serve as an educator of patients, families, students, co‑workers, and yourself, and perform other professional duties associated with patient care, development of discipline‑specific therapy services, and design of program delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluates assigned patients and establishes appropriate treatment goals and programs.

Provides ongoing evaluation of patient status and goals, modifying the treatment program for timely progression.

Develops comprehensive goals for patient treatment to maximize outcomes and return to community activities.

Coordinates treatment program in conjunction with other clinical/therapeutic services and available community resources; attends appropriate clinical meetings to facilitate coordination.

Provides patient education, including development of progressive home programs with instruction for the patient, family, and caregivers to facilitate a safe and effective discharge.

Prepares for patient discharge, including ordering necessary equipment and recommendations for therapeutic services ensuring continuum of care.

Evaluates patient in actual or simulated home, school, work or community environments as necessary to facilitate return to community activities, making recommendations for needed adaptations or training.

Identifies and manages various levels of care necessary to ensure care plan delivery; delegates and supervises the utilization of PTAs and support personnel to maximize outcomes and ensure effective service utilization.

Minimum Requirements

Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Physical Therapist.

Certified BLS.

Seniority Level

Entry Level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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