Physical Therapist
About The Position
Kessler Rehabilitation Center is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist in Woodland Park. The role provides patient-centered rehabilitation care, helping 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, departmental performance, and the development and delivery of discipline-specific therapy services. The position is scheduled for 40 hours weekly and pays $86,000–$110,000 annually, depending on experience. A sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 is available, along with a student debt benefit program and annual bonus plan. Kessler describes mentorship and orientation programs, paid national certifications through its CEU program, generous PTO, comprehensive benefits, 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 evaluations and develop and appropriately progress individualized treatment plans.
- Provide thorough, understandable education to patients and caregivers.
- 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 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 $20,000 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 move among centers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
