Physical Therapist (PT) - Per Diem/PRN

2 months ago
West Orange, New Jersey$59/hrPer Diem / PRNPhysical Therapist

25th percentile — most Physical Therapist in this role earn more. See if you should negotiate.

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47% below median for Physical Therapist in NJ — negotiate

Accepting this costs you $212k over 3 years

Posted 59 days ago — employer likely flexible on terms

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation as a Physical Therapist – Per Diem, Inpatient Rehab in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • workers and self. Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, development of discipline

Requirements

  • Minimum requirements: Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Physical Therapist Certified BLS Per Diem Requirement: Two (8 HR) shifts per month.
  • At least one of those a weekend and one high need day (week day, weekend, or holiday).
  • Additional Data Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $59/hr
  • 401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation as a Physical Therapist – Per Diem, Inpatient Rehab.

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningRehabilitationPatient EducationDischarge PlanningCoordination Of CareSupervisionBLS Certification
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Position Insights

Physical Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Physical Therapy position at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation - West (West Orange) is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

This position also offers production-based compensation: $59000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in West Orange, New Jersey.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Rehabilitation, Patient Education, Discharge Planning, Coordination Of Care, Supervision, BLS Certification. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Physical Therapist will evaluate assigned patients, develop, implement, and modify treatment plans according to patient needs and physician direction, ensuring functional programs for community return. Responsibilities also include delegating discipline-specific therapy services, educating vario...

Benefits package: 401k with company match. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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