**Overview** **Position: Physical Therapist** **Location: West Orange, NJ** **Schedule: Per Diem** **Compensation: $60/hr** **At Kessler** **, we take pride in creating an exceptional patient experience, helping our patients get back to athletics, work, life, and the things they love. Every physical therapist's journey becomes a testament to excellence, innovation, and life-changing patient care. We are here to nurture your growth as a physical therapist.** **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. **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; entry level/New Grad acceptable **Additional Data** _Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans_ Apply for this job (https://jobs-selectmedicalcorp.icims.com/jobs/330799/per-diem-physical-therapist/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in\_iframe=1&hashed=1374627814) Share this job **Job ID** _330799_ **Experience (Years)** _0_ **Category** _Physical Therapist_ **Street Address** _1199 Pleasant Valley Way_ **Min** _USD $60.00/Hr._ **Max** _USD $60.00/Hr._