Physical Therapist

Select Medical; 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 role offers a competitive salary and a $10,000 sign-on bonus. You will conduct evaluations, create personalized treatment plans, and educate patients for effective recovery. With a strong emphasis on professional growth and development, you will benefit from structured mentorship and endless continuing education opportunities. Be part of a team recognized as one of NJ's Best Places to Work, where your contributions will make a significant impact on patient care and departmental success.

Benefits

Competitive Salary Rates

Student Loan Assistance Program

Profit Sharing Incentive

APTA Board Certified Orthopedic Residency Program

Clinical Career Ladder

Excellent Onboarding and Mentorship

Free Internal CEU Courses

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Refer a Friend Bonus Program

National Networking Opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive evaluations and develop treatment plans.
• Educate patients and caregivers effectively for discharge planning.
• Participate in departmental initiatives and improve performance.

Skills

Patient Education

Individualized Treatment Plans

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Graduate of APTA Accredited School

New Jersey State Physical Therapy License

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