Physical Therapist
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Kessler Rehabilitation Center
NJ
Summary
The Physical Therapist performs comprehensive patient evaluations and develops individualized treatment plans to facilitate recovery. They also provide thorough education to patients and caregivers while participating in departmental initiatives and rehab team communication.
Job Description
Overview
Kessler Rehabilitation CenterPosition: Physical Therapist-
Location: Forked River, NJ
Schedule: Full-Time 40 hours weeklyCompensation: $86k-$110k+ annually depending on years of experience
Incentive: Student Debt Benefit Program and annual profit sharing plan
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.
Our benefits package supports your career growth and personal well-being:
- Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
- Elevate Your Skills: Unmatched CEU program with paid national certifications and professional dues membership
- Ease the Burden: Our student debt benefit program helps alleviate the financial pressure of student debt
- Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Your Health Matters: Comprehensive benefits packages
- Invest in Your Future: Company matching 401(k) retirement plans
- Advance your Career: We offer specialties nationwide (aquatics, sports medicine, neuro, pelvic, concussion, hand therapy + Structured Clinical Advancement Program
- Go Anywhere with Us: 1900 centers in 39 states, offering internal movement
Responsibilities
Responsibilities of the Physical Therapist (PT):
- 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.
- Valid New Jersey State Physical Therapy License/ Registration REQUIRED to start.
- Prior experience in outpatient orthopedics preferred; entry level/New Grad acceptable
Additional Data
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Kessler Rehabilitation Center is the outpatient network of Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, one of the nation's leading rehabilitation hospitals. Founded in 1948, Kessler has continued to expand its programs and services to meet the growing demand for quality outpatient physical, occupational, hand and speech therapy. Today, Kessler has more than 100 centers in 15 counties across New Jersey and treats more than 50,000 patients each year. In addition to treating orthopedic and neurological conditions, our centers specialize in sports therapy, post-op care, cancer rehab, pelvic health, work comp injuries, concussion care and more.
Select Medical provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.
Founded
1948
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Lyndhurst, NJ
Kessler Rehabilitation Center is the outpatient network of Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, one of the nation's leading rehabilitation hospitals. Founded in 1948, Kessler has continued to expand its programs and services to meet the growing demand for quality outpatient physical, occupational, hand and speech therapy. Today, Kessler has more than 100 centers in 15 counties across New Jersey and treats more than 50,000 patients each year. In addition to treating orthopedic and neurological conditions, our centers specialize in sports therapy, post-op care, cancer rehab, pelvic health, work comp injuries, concussion care and more.
Select Medical provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.
Founded
1948
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Lyndhurst, NJ
