Physical Therapist

Overview: **Kessler Rehabilitation Center** **Position: Physical Therapist** **Location: Edison** **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** 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*