Physical Therapist

Overview

Kessler Rehabilitation Center

 Outpatient 

 

Position: Full-Time Physical Therapist

 

Location: Linden, NJ

 

** NEW GRADS ARE WELCOME TO APPLY! **

 

 

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

 

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