Physical Therapist

Kessler Rehabilitation Center; South Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 86,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Mentorship program

CEU program with paid national certs

Student debt benefit program

PTO

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) match

Specialties nationwide

Internal movement across 1900 centers

Job summary

Kessler Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Physical Therapist for a full-time role in Kendall Park, New Jersey. The position offers a competitive salary range of $86,000 to $110,000 per year, with potential for a sign-on bonus based on experience and qualifications.

The role includes mentorship, access to a robust CEU program, student debt benefit, generous PTO, comprehensive benefits, and 401(k) with company matching. Growth through internal movement across 1900 centers is supported.

Qualifications

• Must be graduate of an APTA-accredited school of physical therapy.
• Active New Jersey Physical Therapy License/Registration REQUIRED to start.
• Prior 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.
• Maintains effective communication with rehab team and participates in initiatives.
• Facilitates professional growth and ongoing department improvement.
• Performs other professional duties related to therapy services and program delivery.

Skills

Outpatient ortho experience

Team collaboration

Patient education

Career growth

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Job description

Schedule: Full-Time 40 hours weekly
Compensation: Compensation: $86,000-$110,000 annually depending on years of experience

• up to a 15,000 sign on bonus**

Kessler Rehabilitation Center

Position: Physical Therapist

Location: Kendall Park

Schedule: Full-Time 40 hours weekly
Compensation: Compensation: $86,000-$110,000 annually depending on years of experience

• up to a 15,000 sign on bonus**

Incentive: 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.

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 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.
• 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