Physical Therapist

Kessler Rehabilitation Center • West Orange, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Kessler Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Physical Therapist to join their team. At Kessler, the focus is on creating an exceptional patient experience, helping patients get back to athletics, work, life, and the things they love. The center emphasizes excellence, innovation, and life-changing patient care, and is committed to nurturing the growth of its physical therapists.

Requirements

• Must be a 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 preferred; entry level/New Grad acceptable

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive evaluations, develops and appropriately progresses individualized treatment plans.
• Provides thorough education to patients and caregivers in a manner they can understand, and plans appropriately for discharge when medical necessity no longer indicates skilled therapeutic care.
• Participates in departmental initiatives and demonstrates effective communication with all rehab team members.
• Facilitates professional growth, development and overall improvement of departmental performance.
• Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, development of discipline-specific therapy services, and design of program delivery.

Benefits

• Student Debt Benefit Program and annual bonus plan
• Up to a $10,000 sign on bonus
• Mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
• Unmatched CEU program with paid national certifications
• Student debt benefit program helps alleviate the financial pressure of student debt
• Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Comprehensive benefits packages
• Company matching 401(k) retirement plans
• We offer specialties nationwide (aquatics, sports medicine, neuro, pelvic, concussion, hand therapy + more)
• 1900 centers in 39 states, offering internal movement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree