Physical Therapist

Select Medical; Mendham (NJ); On-site; USD 86,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Annual bonus

Student debt benefit

Mentorship program

CEU program

Job summary

Kessler Rehabilitation Center in Mendham, NJ is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist to evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and guide patients back to athletics, work, and life activities. The role emphasizes collaboration with the rehab team and ongoing professional growth.

The position offers a salary range of $86,000–$110,000 per year, with a sign-on bonus up to $10,000 and an annual bonus plan, plus a comprehensive benefits package and mentorship opportunities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an APTA-accredited physical therapy program.
• Valid New Jersey State Physical Therapy License/Registration required to start.
• Outpatient orthopedics experience preferred; entry level acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive evaluations and develops individualized treatment plans.
• Educates patients and caregivers and plans discharge when medical necessity ends.
• Communicates effectively with the rehab team and participates in departmental initiatives.
• Supports professional growth and improvement of departmental performance.
• Performs other duties related to patient care and program delivery.

Skills

Patient education

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

APTA-accredited school of physical therapy

Job description

Overview

Kessler Rehabilitation Center

Position: Physical Therapist

Location: 84 E Main St, Mendham, NJ 07945

Schedule: Full-Time 40 hours weeklyCompensation: $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.

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
• 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

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