Overview
Physical Therapist - Clinic Director (Sports Focus)
Kessler Rehabilitation Center 2854 Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ FullTime | 40 hours per week $93,000 - $116,000 annually (based on experience) Student Debt Benefit Program + Annual Bonus Plan Up to $15,000 SignOn Bonus
PerformanceDriven Rehab. AthleteCentered Care. Shape the Future in Jersey City.
Kessler Rehabilitation Center is seeking an experienced, dynamic, and sportsdriven Physical Therapist to lead and expand a highperformance Sports Rehabilitation Program at our Jersey City location.
This is not a groundup start - our center is already treating Division I collegiate athletes, with an established referral pipeline, athletic partnerships, and athletic trainer collaboration in place. The opportunity is to elevate, scale, and brand the program through excellence in sports medicine, performance, and returntoplay strategies.
If you want to treat athletes, lead clinicians, influence the local sports community, and build a destinationlevel sports rehab program, this role was built for you.
What You'll Do:
As Physical Therapist Center Manager - Sports Focus, you will:
- Lead and grow a Sports Rehabilitation & Performance service line treating highlevel athletes, including D1 collegiate athletes
- Deliver bestinclass sports rehab outcomes, returntosport programming, and performancedriven care
- Collaborate closely with Athletic Trainers, physicians, and sports organizations
- Mentor and develop clinicians with an emphasis on sports clinical excellence
- Serve as the clinical and operational leader, overseeing staff performance, scheduling, and financial outcomes
- Build and strengthen community, collegiate, and athletic partnerships
- Drive utilization of advanced sports rehab techniques and evidencebased protocols
- Partner with Regional Leadership to align operational performance with growth goals
Who We're Looking For
Licensed Physical Therapist (NJ) 3+ years outpatient experience with supervisory or leadership experience Advanced certification strongly preferred (SCS, OCS, or similar) Passion for sports medicine, athletic performance, and leadership Proven ability to influence culture, build teams, and grow programs
Why Kessler?
At Kessler Rehabilitation Center, you don't just treat patients-you shape careers and redefine outcomes.
We invest in YOU:
- Elite Mentorship & Leadership Development
- Robust CEU Program with paid national certifications
- Student Debt Benefit Program
- Generous PTO for real worklife balance
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Nationwide career pathways across specialties:Sports Medicine | Concussion | Neuro | Aquatics | Pelvic | Hand Therapy & more
- 1900+ centers in 39 states - grow here or anywhere
The Bottom Line
If you're a sportsoriented Physical Therapist ready to lead, inspire, and build something special-without starting from scratch - this is your chance to take ownership of a highvisibility Sports Rehab program with the backing of an industry leader.
Apply today and help define the future of sports rehabilitation in Jersey City.
Responsibilities
Resposibilities of the Physical Therapist/Center Manager include:
- Provides daily management and supervision of services at assigned center.
- Possesses a diverse knowledge base and skill set to facilitate patient treatment and staff development. Facilitates team dynamics and efficient facility functions.
- Center Manager is involved in the organization and the community to help grow the business.
- Responsible for staff and financial management of the outpatient center; identifies key indicators and influences upon them.
- Communicates with Regional Director on an on-going basis and provides clinical and operational performance updates.
Qualifications
- Successful completion of those educational requirements as mandated for state licensure or eligibility for a license in Physical Therapy.
- Current and valid NJ state licensure as a Physical Therapist required.
- A minimum of three years' experience in a rehab setting required with supervisory experience required.
Additional Data
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Employment Type: OTHER