Physical Therapist
About The Position
Kessler Rehabilitation Center is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist in Kendall Park. The role focuses on delivering patient-centered rehabilitation care and helping patients return to athletics, work, daily life, and the activities they enjoy. The position includes comprehensive evaluations, individualized treatment planning and progression, patient and caregiver education, and discharge planning. The therapist also contributes to departmental initiatives, communication across the rehabilitation team, professional development, and improvement of departmental performance and therapy services. The position is scheduled for 40 hours weekly. Compensation is $86,000–$110,000 annually, depending on experience, with an opportunity for up to a $15,000 sign-on bonus. 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 PTO, comprehensive benefits, company-matching 401(k), and career opportunities across specialties and locations.
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 candidates 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, development, and overall improvement of departmental performance.
- Perform other professional duties associated with 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 packages.
- Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan.
- Opportunities to pursue specialties and internal movement across locations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
