Physical Therapist

Select Medical•Wayne, NJ

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Kessler Rehabilitation Center is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist in Wayne, with a schedule of 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 an annual bonus plan. The Physical Therapist provides individualized, skilled rehabilitation care to help patients return to athletics, work, daily life, and other valued activities. The position includes comprehensive evaluations, development and progression of treatment plans, patient and caregiver education, discharge planning, and collaboration with rehabilitation team members. The therapist also contributes to departmental initiatives, professional development, service improvement, and therapy program delivery. Kessler describes support for career growth and personal well-being through mentorship and orientation, continuing education and paid national certifications, generous paid time off, comprehensive benefits, company-matched 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 graduate applicants 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.