Physical Therapist
About The Position
Kessler Rehabilitation Center is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist at its Kendall Park location, with a 40-hour workweek. The role offers annual compensation of $86,000–$110,000 depending on experience, up to a $15,000 sign-on bonus, a Student Debt Benefit Program, and an annual bonus plan. The Physical Therapist provides patient-centered care to help patients return to athletics, work, daily life, and other valued activities. The role includes comprehensive evaluations, individualized treatment planning and progression, patient and caregiver education, discharge planning, collaboration with rehabilitation team members, and participation in departmental development and improvement. Kessler describes mentorship and orientation, continuing education and paid national certifications, specialty opportunities, and opportunities for internal movement across its centers.
Requirements
- Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)-accredited school of physical therapy.
- Valid New Jersey State Physical Therapy License/Registration required to start.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in outpatient orthopedics is preferred; entry-level and new-graduate applicants are acceptable.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive evaluations and develop and appropriately progress individualized treatment plans.
- Educate patients and caregivers in an understandable manner and plan for discharge when skilled therapeutic care is no longer medically necessary.
- Participate in departmental initiatives and communicate effectively with rehabilitation team members.
- Facilitate professional growth and development and contribute to overall improvement of departmental performance.
- Perform other professional duties related to patient care, development of discipline-specific therapy services, and design of program delivery.
Benefits
- Up to a $15,000 sign-on bonus.
- Student Debt Benefit Program.
- Annual bonus plan.
- Mentorship and orientation programs.
- Continuing education program and paid national certifications.
- Generous paid time off.
- Comprehensive benefits packages.
- Company matching 401(k) retirement plan.
- Specialty opportunities, including aquatics, sports medicine, neuro, pelvic, concussion, and hand therapy.
- Opportunities for internal movement across centers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
