Physical Therapist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Kessler Rehabilitation Center in South Orange, NJ is seeking a Physical Therapist for full-time, 40 hours weekly. The role focuses on outpatient orthopedics, delivering evaluations, education, and tailored plans to help patients return to athletics, work, and daily life.

We offer a robust benefits package, mentorship, CEU opportunities, and a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000. NJ state license required; entry-level candidates are welcome and growth across specialties is supported.

Qualifications

• Must graduate of an APTA-accredited physical therapy program.
• New Jersey State Physical Therapy License/Registration REQUIRED.
• Outpatient orthopedics experience preferred; entry level acceptable.
• Full-time, 40 hours weekly.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive evaluations and develops progressive treatment plans.
• Provides education to patients and caregivers and plans for discharge when needed.
• Participates in departmental initiatives and promotes effective communication within rehab team.
• Facilitates professional growth and overall improvement of departmental performance.
• Performs other duties related to care and design of therapy services.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Team communication

Professional development

Education

APTA-accredited PT program

Tools

NJ PT license

Job description

Position: Physical Therapist

Location: 20 Valley Street South Orange, NJ

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

• Up to a $20,000 sign on bonus **

Kessler Rehabilitation Center

Position: Physical Therapist

Location: 20 Valley Street South Orange, NJ

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

Incentive: Student Debt Benefit Program and annual bonus plan

• Up to a $20,000 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 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