Physical Therapist
About The Position
Kessler Rehabilitation Center is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist at its Flanders, New Jersey location. The role provides patient care designed to help people return to athletics, work, daily life, and activities they enjoy. The therapist evaluates patients, creates and progresses individualized treatment plans, educates patients and caregivers, and contributes to the development and performance of rehabilitation services and the department. The schedule is 40 hours per week. Compensation is $86,000–$110,000 annually, depending on years of experience. The position offers a student debt benefit program, an annual bonus plan, and a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000. Kessler describes mentorship and orientation programs, paid national certifications through its CEU program, generous paid time off, comprehensive benefits, company-matching 401(k), career development through specialty areas, and opportunities for internal movement.
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 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 improve departmental performance.
- Perform other professional duties associated with patient care, the development of discipline-specific therapy services, and the design of program delivery.
Benefits
- Student debt benefit program
- Annual bonus plan
- Sign-on bonus of up to $10,000
- Mentorship and orientation programs
- CEU program with paid national certifications
- Generous paid time off
- Comprehensive benefits packages
- Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan
- Career development opportunities in specialties including aquatics, sports medicine, neurology, pelvic health, concussion, and hand therapy
- Opportunities for internal movement across Kessler centers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
