Physical Therapist

SSM Health; Lyndhurst (NJ); On-site; USD 82,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading outpatient orthopedic provider in New Jersey as a Physical Therapist. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and a robust benefits package, including a generous sign-on bonus. You'll have the opportunity to develop individualized treatment plans, educate patients, and grow professionally within a supportive environment. With a focus on mentorship and continuous learning, this role is perfect for both experienced therapists and new graduates. Be part of a team recognized as one of New Jersey's Best Places to Work, where your contributions will make a meaningful impact on patient care.

Benefits

Student Loan Assistance

Profit Sharing Incentive

Tuition Reimbursement

Endless Free CEU Courses

Referral Bonus Program

Structured On-boarding

Mentorship Programs

National Networking Options

Relocation Options

Joint Commission Accredited

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy school.
• Valid New Jersey State Physical Therapy License required.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide education to patients and caregivers for effective discharge planning.
• Participate in departmental initiatives and communicate effectively with team members.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Treatment Plan Development

Patient Education

Communication Skills

Education

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Job description

Overview

Kessler Rehabilitation Center

OUTPATIENT

Position: Physical Therapist

Location: 626 Ridge Road Lyndhurst, NJ

Status: Full-Time 40 hours weekly

Pay Range: $82,000-$110,000 depending on years of experience

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

Kessler Rehabilitation Center is the largest outpatient orthopedic PT/OT provider in New Jersey. Additional benefits include:

• • NEW competitive clinical salary rates
  • NEW student loan assistance program
  • Profit Sharing Incentive
  • APTA Board Certified Orthopedic Residency Program
  • Clinical Career Ladder
  • Excellent structured on-boarding and mentorship programs
  • Endless free internal CEU courses and external CEU funds replenished annually
  • Refer a Friend bonus program
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Strong compliance values
  • Joint Commission accredited
  • Journal Clubs, Special Study Groups, Special Interest Groups, Monthly WebEx in-service presentations, Clinical Manager Leadership Academy, Kessler Supported Certification in Manual Therapy
  • Voted one of NJ's Best Places to Work and a Modern Healthcare Best Places to Work
  • National Networking and relocation options always available

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