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CentraState Healthcare System
Freehold, New Jersey

Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist Above average in Physical TherapyNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$82k-$139k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
No call
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 30m ago · Verified live

Job description

Overview
CentraState Healthcare System, headquartered in Freehold, New Jersey, is a leading nonprofit healthcare provider dedicated to serving the community. Its comprehensive network includes CentraState Medical Center, a community-focused hospital, along with an ambulatory campus, two senior living facilities, three free-standing community health pavilions, and a charitable foundation. As the third-largest employer in Monmouth County, CentraState has earned repeated recognition as a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, reinforcing its reputation as an exceptional workplace.
CentraState is currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team. This role provides physical therapy services in outpatient setting, ensuring high-quality care across the continuum of rehabilitation. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to adapt treatment plans to diverse patient populations. This position may require weekend or holiday coverage on a rotating basis
Responsibilities
Evaluate, plan, and implement individualized treatment programs for patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Use evidence-based techniques to improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and other members of the care team.
Educate patients and families on treatment plans, exercises, and post-care recovery.
Accurately document assessments, goals, progress notes, and discharge summaries in EMR system.
Maintain compliance with all regulatory standards, policies, and procedures.
Participate in team meetings, continuing education, and quality improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
Doctorate or Master's Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT).
CPR/BLS certification (or willing to obtain upon hire).
1+ years of experience preferred (new graduates encouraged to apply).
Prior experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings is a plus.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
About Us
CentraState Healthcare System, in partnership with Atlantic Health System, is a fully accredited, not-for-profit, community-based health system dedicated to providing comprehensive health services in central New Jersey. Beyond offering a wide range of advanced diagnostic and treatment options, CentraState is committed to being a valuable health partner, focusing on disease prevention, promoting healthy behaviors, and helping individuals of all ages live well.
Located in Freehold, CentraState includes a 284-bed acute-care hospital, a dynamic health and wellness campus, two award-winning senior living communities, a charitable foundation, and convenient satellite health pavilions. These pavilions offer primary care, specialty physician practices, and access to outpatient services such as lab work and physical therapy.
CentraState is proud to be among the less than two percent of hospitals nationwide to earn Magnet® designation for nursing excellence five times. Additionally, it has been recognized as a Great Place to Work-Certified™ Company by Great Place to Work® for four consecutive years.
Joining CentraState means becoming part of a pioneering healthcare facility committed to high-quality, patient-focused care. We invite you to make a difference in our community and advance your career with us. We support our employees with work/life balance initiatives, tuition assistance, career advancement opportunities, and more.
Discover why our employees love their jobs and being part of the CentraState family!
CentraState Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members.
What We Offer:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (30 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
Life & AD&D Insurance
Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
401(a) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
PTO
Tuition Reimbursement
Well-Being Rewards
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fertility Coverage, Healthy Pregnancy Program
Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
Continuing Education / Onsite Training
A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits
Magnet recognized healthcare facility
Compensation Range: $81,900 - $139,230 annually
The compensation above reflects the established range from CentraState Healthcare System (CSHS) for this position at the time the job was posted. CSHS considers many factors to determine compensation, including education, experience, skills, licenses, certification, and training. As such, team member compensation may fall outside this range.
Additionally, the compensation range reflects base salary and does not include extra shift rates or incentives tied to quality, productivity, etc., as applicable.
The benefits outlined also reflect CSHS’ policy at the time of posting. Benefits as are made available to other similarly situated team members of CSHS, although participation is at all times in accordance with and subject to the eligibility and other provisions of such plans and programs. CSHS may modify its benefits plans or programs at any time.
CSHS is proud to comply with all pay equity and pay transparency laws.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningEvidence-based practiceClinical documentationEMR systemsPatient educationOrganizational skillsCollaborationPain managementMobility improvement

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

In New Jersey, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (977 salary observations; 1,293 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (21,305 salary observations; 48,778 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$111k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $102k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at CentraState Healthcare System a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 20,631 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

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Annual compensation range

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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

6.4/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Physical Therapy

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

  • No call
  • Includes weekends
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About CentraState Healthcare System

Hospitals and Health Care
Freehold, New Jersey
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage
Life & AD&D Insurance
Long-Term Disability
403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
401(a) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
PTO
Tuition Reimbursement
Well-Being Rewards