Physical Therapist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Student debt benefit

Annual bonus plan

Mentorship program

CEU program

PTO

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) matching

Internal mobility

Specialties nationwide

Job summary

Kessler Rehabilitation Center in Wayne, NJ seeks a Physical Therapist for a full-time 40-hour weekly schedule. Compensation ranges from $86,000 to $110,000 annually, depending on experience.

Benefits include a sign-on bonus up to $15,000, mentorship, paid CEUs, student debt assistance, generous PTO, comprehensive benefits, and 401(k) matching. Internal mobility offered across 1900 centers.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an APTA-accredited school of physical therapy.
• Valid New Jersey State Physical Therapy License/Registration REQUIRED to start.
• Prior outpatient orthopedics experience preferred; entry level/new grad acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive evaluations, develops and progresses individualized treatment plans.
• Provides education to patients and caregivers and plans discharge when medical necessity no longer indicates skilled care.
• Participates in departmental initiatives and communicates effectively with rehab team members.
• Facilitates professional growth and overall improvement of departmental performance.
• Performs other duties related to patient care and program delivery.

Education

APTA-accredited PT program

Job description

Schedule: Full-Time 40 hours weekly
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: Wayne

Schedule: Full-Time 40 hours weekly
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