Physical Therapist Float

Select Medical; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Physical Therapist Float to provide patient care and develop individualized treatment plans. This role is ideal for graduates from APTA accredited programs, and a New Jersey license is required. Responsibilities include detailed patient evaluations, educating patients, and collaborating with team members. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $85,000 to $110,000, along with a sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits package to support career growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits packages

Generous PTO

Company matching 401(k)

Mentorship and orientation programs

Paid national certifications

Qualifications

• Must have a valid New Jersey state license to practice physical therapy.
• Experience in outpatient orthopedics is preferred; however, new graduates are accepted.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive evaluations and develops treatment plans.
• Educates patients and caregivers effectively for discharge planning.
• Communicates with rehab team members on departmental initiatives.
• Facilitates professional growth and departmental improvement.
• Carries out necessary duties for patient care and service delivery.

Skills

Patient education

Therapeutic care

Communication

Evaluations and treatment plans

Education

Graduate of an APTA accredited school

Valid New Jersey State Physical Therapy License

Job description

Overview

Kessler Rehabilitation Center

Position: Physical Therapist Float

Location: Middlesex/Mercer County

Schedule: Full-Time 40 hours weekly

Compensation: $85,000-$110,000 annually depending on years of experience

up to a $5000 sign on bonus

Incentive: Student Debt Benefit Program and annual bonus plan

The Regional Support Position is a clinical float position which affords the selected staff member to report directly to the local Regional Director, will be part of the regional center manager team and will have a defined number of centers. The RSPT position will include a separate salary scale specific to the position and additional job duties and responsibilities.

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

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

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans