Float Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Overview

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

Pay Range: $30-$40 hourly depending on years of experience 

** Up to a $10,000 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 loan assistance program
  • Profit Sharing Incentive
  • 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

At Kessler Rehabilitation Center we offer our employees: 

• Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Comprehensive medical/Rx, vision, and dental plan offerings
• Company matching 401(k) retirement plans, as well as Life and Disability protection

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans