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Valley Health System
Paramus, New Jersey

Physical Therapist (PD), Health And Wellness Center (Mahwah)

Physical Therapist 8.0 Work-LifePer Diem

Listed compensation

$66.50/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Position Summary

To plan, organize, and implement specific treatment programs for individual patients in a variety of age groups according to the principles and practices of Physical Therapy. To collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment team. To supervise work of support staff.

Per-Diem Rate: $66.50

Education

Possess at least a master's degree from an accredited college or university, except for an applicant who prior to January 1, 2003, possessed a minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Current and valid New Jersey license a

Experience

No previous experience required. 1-year experience in outpatient setting preferred.

Special Skills

  • Current and Valid New Jersey license as a Physical Therapist. Current BLS Certification. * Standard Precautions. * Keyboard Skills. * Ability to perform work accurately and give attention to detail. * Ability to use effective critical thinking and analytical skills. * Ability to use effective time management to set priorities and perform job-related responsibilities. * Ability to communicate and interact with relevant departments within the health-system, patients, family members, and multidisciplinary team members in accordance with Valley's SERVE and CARE standards. * Ability to interact with patients in stressful situations and changing work environments related to changing patient needs.
  • Job Location
  • The Valley Hospital-Paramus

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Benefits

  • Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
  • Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)

Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans

Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e. g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)

  • 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
  • Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
  • Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

EEO Statement

Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.

Key Responsibilities

The physical therapist will plan, organize, and implement specific treatment programs for patients across various age groups. They are also responsible for collaborating with the interdisciplinary team and supervising support staff.

Requirements

Candidates must possess at least a master's degree in physical therapy and a current, valid New Jersey license. A BLS certification is required, and one year of outpatient experience is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Treatment planningInterdisciplinary collaborationStaff supervisionCommunicationPatient interaction

Physical Therapist Career Context

In New Jersey, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (513 salary observations; 1,807 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,385 salary observations; 67,385 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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)). 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in New Jersey?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.0 / 10 · top 5% in physical therapyranked against 21,960 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $104k (middle half $77k–$130k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
New Jersey vs national$99k median in New Jersey$94k nationally (+6%)513 state / 12,385 national salary observations
Cost of livingNew Jersey index 108.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in New Jersey699 active22,099 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 5% remote · 38% no call · 45% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew Jersey physical therapist listings (all specialties): 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 16% offer loan repayment741 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings8,033 in the last 30 days4,481 the 30 days before (+79%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,960 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist (PD), Health And Wellness Center (Mahwah) at Valley Health System a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,960 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

21 jobs
5
<$125k
2
$125k-140k
10
$140k-155k
4
$155k-170k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

27 jobs
401k / retirement match
85% this job
CME allowance
37%
Sign-on bonus
15%
Loan repayment
11%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$80-$120/hr
#2

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$80-$110/hr
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist

$75-$80/hr
#4

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$75-$80/hr
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,960 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Valley Health System

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

Benefits & Perks

Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program
Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D
Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
Supplemental Voluntary Benefits
6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
Retirement Plan
Tuition Assistance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Living in Paramus

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$977k
Typical market rent
$5,472/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.