Float Physical Therapist

Kessler Rehabilitation Center; Boonton (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship programs

Continuing education opportunities

Student debt benefit program

Generous PTO

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) matching

Specialty opportunities

Job summary

A leading rehabilitation center in New Jersey is seeking a Float Physical Therapist to join their team. The candidate will conduct evaluations, develop personalized treatment plans, and educate patients and caregivers. Responsibilities include communication with team members and facilitating professional growth. Benefits include competitive salary, sign-on bonus, and extensive professional development opportunities. Ideal candidates will have a degree from an accredited program and a valid New Jersey license.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an APTA accredited program in physical therapy.
• Valid New Jersey State Physical Therapy License required to start.
• Preferred experience in outpatient orthopedics; entry level acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Conducts evaluations and develops individualized treatment plans.
• Educates patients and caregivers on their treatment.
• Communicates effectively with rehab team members.
• Facilitates professional growth and departmental improvement.
• Performs other professional duties in patient care.

Skills

Outpatient orthopedics experience

Patient education

Effective communication

Education

Graduate of APTA accredited school

Valid New Jersey State Physical Therapy License

Job description

Position:

Float Physical Therapist

Location:

Bergen/Passaic/Morris Counties

Schedule:

Full-Time 40 hours weekly

Compensation:

$90,000-$110,000 annually depending on years of experience

Incentives:

Up to a $10,000 sign on bonus; Student Debt Benefit Program and annual bonus 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.

Benefits Package:

• Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
• Elevate Your Skills: Unmatched CEU program with paid national certifications
• 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 + more)
• 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.
• Valid New Jersey State Physical Therapy License/ Registration REQUIRED to start.
• Prior experience in outpatient orthopedics preferred; entry level/New Grad acceptable