Physical Therapist
Kessler Rehabilitation Center · Kendall Park, NJ · 2 wk ago
Healthcare$86k–$110k/yrFull-time
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 Grad acceptable.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an APTA accredited school of physical therapy.
- New Jersey State Physical Therapy License/ Registration.
- Prior experience in outpatient orthopedics preferred; entry level/New Grad acceptable.
Skills
- Comprehensive evaluation skills.
- Effective communication with patients and caregivers.
- Therapeutic planning and discharge planning.
- Departmental initiative participation.
- Professional growth facilitation.
Benefits
- Start Strong: Mentorship and orientation programs.
- Elevate Your Skills: Unmatched CEU program with paid national certifications.
- Ease the Burden: Student debt benefit program.
- Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO.
- Your Health Matters: Comprehensive benefits packages.
- Invest in Your Future: Company matching 401(k) retirement plans.
- Advance your Career: Specialties offered (aquatics, sports medicine, neuro, pelvic, concussion, hand therapy + more).
- Go Anywhere with Us: 1900 centers in 39 states, offering internal movement.
Pay
$86,000 - $110,000 annually depending on years of experience, plus a 10,000 sign-on bonus.
Schedule
Full-Time 40 hours weekly.