Physical Therapist

Select Medical•West Orange, NJ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Kessler Rehabilitation Center is hiring a Physical Therapist for a neuro-based outpatient setting in West Orange, New Jersey. This is a full-time position scheduled Monday through Friday for 40 hours per week. Compensation is $86,000–$110,000 annually, depending on years of experience, with up to a $15,000 sign-on bonus. The role also includes a Student Debt Benefit Program and annual bonus plan. The Physical Therapist provides individualized, skilled patient care, including comprehensive evaluations, treatment planning and progression, patient and caregiver education, and discharge planning. The therapist collaborates with rehabilitation team members and contributes to departmental initiatives, professional development, and improvement of therapy services and program delivery. Kessler describes mentorship and orientation programs, a paid continuing education and national certification program, generous paid time off, comprehensive benefits, company-matched 401(k), and opportunities to pursue specialties and move internally 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 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.
Support professional growth, development, and overall improvement of departmental performance.
Perform other professional duties related to patient care, development of discipline-specific therapy services, and design of program delivery.