Physical Therapist

About the role

At Kessler, we take pride in creating an exceptional patient experience, helping our patients get back to athletics, work, life, and the things they love. Every physical therapist's journey becomes a testament to excellence, innovation, and life-changing patient care. We are here to nurture your growth as a physical therapist.

Location: Forked River, NJ.

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.

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.
• Prior experience in outpatient orthopedics preferred; entry level/New Graduate acceptable.

Benefits

• Mentorship and orientation programs to ensure a successful transition.
• Unmatched CEU program with paid national certifications and professional dues membership.
• Student debt benefit program to help 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.
• Specialty opportunities nationwide (aquatics, sports medicine, neuro, pelvic, concussion, hand therapy) plus Structured Clinical Advancement Program.
• Access to 1,900 centers in 39 states for internal movement.
• Annual profit sharing plan.

Pay

$86k‑$110k+ annually, depending on years of experience.

Schedule

Full‑Time, 40 hours weekly.