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Kessler Rehabilitation Center

Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist

Pay: $85,000–$110,000/yr

Posted: 3 days ago

Location: Clifton, NJ (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 day ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/4/2026

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What they do

An Occupational Therapist helps patients with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities recover, improve, or develop skills needed for everyday activities. Assists people with mobility impairments to move easily around their homes; develops school and workplace settings that are accessible for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. May specialize in certain types of impairments or certain categories of patients.

$93,704 / year median in New Jersey

+14% projected growth

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Job Description

Overview Position:

Occupational Therapist Location:

Clifton, NJ Schedule:

Full-Time Compensation:

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

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 Occupational Therapist (OT) : Performs clinical care management in specialty area of upper extremity and hand to promote growth of program services w/ interest in Hand Therapy, Neuro, Lymphedema, Cancer Rehab Possesses a highly specialized knowledge base and skills to facilitate patient treatment and staff development. Effectively communicates on multiple levels. Demonstrates active involvement in the community via education and marketing. Promotes and develops services within the organization. Assists with staff education through internal and external in-service education and mentorship programs. Qualifications v Prior experience in outpatient orthopedics preferred; v Prior experience in Neuro and Orthopedics preferred. v Interest in

Hand Therapy Education and Experience Required:

Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy; Current and valid NJ state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Occupational Therapist

AHA CPR/AED

Certified Additional Data Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans