Physical Therapist Assistant Float (PTA)

**Overview** **Kessler Rehabilitation Center** **Position: Float Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)** **Location: Essex/Union County FLOAT** **Schedule: Full-Time 40 hours weekly** **Compensation: $33-$45 annually depending on years of experience** **Incentive: Student Debt Benefit Program and annual bonus plan** ** Up to an $5,000 sign on bonus ** 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. **Our benefits package supports your career growth and personal well-being:** + **Start Strong:** Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition + **Elevate Your Skills:** Unmatched CEU program with paid national certifications + **Ease the Burden:** Our student debt benefit program helps alleviate the financial pressure of student debt + **Recharge & Refresh:** Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance + **Your Health Matters:** Comprehensive benefits packages + **Invest in Your Future:** Company matching 401(k) retirement plans + **Advance your Career:** We offer specialties nationwide (aquatics, sports medicine, neuro, pelvic, concussion, hand therapy + more) + **Go Anywhere with Us:** 1900 centers in 39 states, offering internal movement **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. The RSPT 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_ Apply for this job ( Share this job **Job ID** _348684_ **Experience (Years)** _3_ **Category** _Physical Therapist Assistant_ **Street Address** _350 West St. George Ave_ **Min** _USD $35.00/Hr._ **Max** _USD $45.00/Hr._