Physical Therapist

Kessler Rehabilitation Center

Position: Physical Therapist

Location: 279 Ferry Street Newark, NJ

Schedule: Full-Time 40 hours weekly
Compensation: $86,000-$110,000 annually depending on years of experience

Incentive: Student Debt Benefit Program and annual bonus plan

** Up to a $10,000 sign on bonus **

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.

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  Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
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  Elevate Your Skills: Unmatched CEU program with paid national certifications
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  Ease the Burden: Our student debt benefit program helps alleviate the financial pressure of student debt
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  Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
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  Your Health Matters: Comprehensive benefits packages
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  Invest in Your Future: Company matching 401(k) retirement plans
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  Advance your Career: We offer specialties nationwide (aquatics, sports medicine, neuro, pelvic, concussion, hand therapy + more)
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  Go Anywhere with Us: 1900 centers in 39 states, offering internal movement

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.

Qualifications:

• Must be a graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) accredited school of physical therapy.
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  Valid New Jersey State Physical Therapy License/ Registration REQUIRED to start.
• Prior experience in outpatient orthopedics preferred; entry level/New Grad acceptable

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