Physical Therapist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Student debt benefit

Mentorship program

Paid CEUs

PTO

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Career advancement

Internal mobility

Job summary

Kessler Rehabilitation Center in West Orange, NJ is seeking a Physical Therapist for a neuro-based outpatient setting. This full-time role offers a Monday–Friday schedule, 40 hours per week, and a competitive compensation package.

You will perform comprehensive evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, educate patients and caregivers, and collaborate with the rehab team. A sign-on bonus up to $10,000 and a robust benefits program support your growth and well-being.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an APTA-accredited physical therapy program.
• Valid New Jersey Physical Therapy license required.
• Outpatient orthopedics experience preferred; entry-level acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive evaluations and designs individualized treatment plans.
• Educates patients and caregivers and plans discharge when appropriate.
• Communicates effectively with rehab team members.
• Supports departmental improvements and professional growth.
• Performs duties related to therapy services and program delivery.
• Requires graduation from APTA-accredited program and NJ license; outpatient experience preferred.

Skills

Communication

Patient education

Clinical reasoning

Team collaboration

Education

APTA-accredited PT program

New Jersey license

Job description

Kessler Rehabilitation Center

Position: Physical Therapist - Neuro based outpatient setting

Location: 1199 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ

Schedule: Monday-Friday full-time 40 hours weekly 07052

Compensation: $86,000-$110,000 annually depending on years of experience

• up to a $10,000 sign on bonus**

Kessler Rehabilitation Center

Position: Physical Therapist - Neuro based outpatient setting

Location: 1199 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ

Schedule: Monday-Friday full-time 40 hours weekly 07052

Compensation: $86,000-$110,000 annually depending on years of experience

• up to a $10,000 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