Physical Therapist
About The Position
Kessler Rehabilitation Center is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist in Totowa. The role provides patient-centered rehabilitation care to help patients return to athletics, work, daily life, and other valued activities. The Physical Therapist evaluates patients, develops and progresses individualized treatment plans, educates patients and caregivers, and plans for discharge when skilled therapeutic care is no longer medically necessary. The position also contributes to departmental initiatives, team communication, professional development, and improvement of therapy services and program delivery. The position offers $86,000–$110,000 annually, depending on years of experience, and up to a $15,000 sign-on bonus. Additional incentives include a Student Debt Benefit Program and an annual bonus plan. Kessler describes mentorship and orientation, paid national certifications through its CEU program, generous paid time off, comprehensive benefits, a company-matching 401(k), and opportunities to pursue specialties and move among 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 graduates are acceptable.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive patient evaluations and develop and appropriately progress individualized treatment plans.
- Educate patients and caregivers thoroughly in a manner they can understand.
- Plan for discharge when medical necessity no longer indicates skilled therapeutic care.
- Participate in departmental initiatives and communicate effectively with rehabilitation team members.
- Facilitate professional growth and development and contribute to improving 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 with paid national certifications.
- Generous paid time off.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan.
- Opportunities to pursue specialties and internal movement among centers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
