Physical Therapist

SSM Health; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading provider of outpatient therapy services as a Full-Time Physical Therapist in Toms River, NJ. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a supportive environment with a focus on patient care and professional development. The center offers a range of treatment populations, including orthopedics and neuro rehabilitation, ensuring diverse and fulfilling work. Benefit from competitive salary rates, generous PTO, and comprehensive healthcare plans, along with opportunities for mentorship and continuing education. Be part of a recognized workplace that values compliance and employee well-being.

Benefits

Competitive Clinical Salary Rates

Student Loan Assistance Program

Loan Forgiveness

Profit Sharing Incentive

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Generous PTO

Comprehensive Medical/Rx, Vision, and Dental Plans

401(k) Matching Retirement Plans

Life and Disability Protection

Endless Free Internal CEU Courses

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations and develop treatment plans.
• Educate patients and caregivers effectively.
• Participate in departmental initiatives and improve performance.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Individualized Treatment Plans

Patient Education

Communication Skills

Professional Development

Education

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Job description

Overview

Kessler Rehabilitation Center

Outpatient

Position: Full- Time Physical Therapist

Location: 2904 Rt 37 East Toms River, NJ 08753

Join New Jersey’s premier provider of outpatient physical and occupational therapy with more than 95 facilities statewide.

Kessler Rehabilitation Center is the outpatient network of Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, one of the nation's leading rehabilitation hospitals. Founded in 1948, Kessler has continued to expand its programs and services to meet the growing demand for quality outpatient physical and occupational therapies. Today, Kessler has more than 90 centers in 13 counties across New Jersey, and treats more than 38,000 patients each year.

Kessler Rehabilitation's Toms River 37 center is a large outpatient rehabilitation facility located in the heart of Toms River, NJ. Like its city, the facility boasts hard-working and charismatic patients and clinicians alike. Currently, the clinic employs 4 Physical therapists, 1 Physical Therapy Tech and 3 office administrators. The team work collectively to provide the utmost quality care to its patients. We are located directly on Route 37. Treatment populations include general orthopedics, post-surgical, Sports specific rehab, Neuro Rehabilitation, & pediatrics. Clinicians at this facility have numerous certifications and specialties.

• 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
• Loan Forgiveness
• 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

At Kessler Rehabilitation Center we offer our employees:

• Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Comprehensive medical/Rx, vision, and dental plan offerings
• Company matching 401(k) retirement plans, as well as Life and Disability protection

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