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Hackensack Meridian Health
Hackensack, New Jersey

Pediatric Physical Therapist I (Part-Time)

Physical TherapistIncludes weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$46.64 Hourly

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning.

It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Physical Therapist I provides physical therapy services to individuals and their families in a team relationship with other health care providers in a setting that is designated by the department.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Pediatric Physical Therapist I at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

Performs all functions associated with the evaluation of patients for all age groups within the department`s responsibility.

Performs all functions associated with the execution of therapeutic treatment for all age groups within the department`s responsibility.

Completes all documentation required within the regarded timeline according to department.

Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i. e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.) This process includes communicating with the patient, parent and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).

  • Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
  • Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

  • Graduation from an accredited physical therapy school.
  • Minimum of 0 -2 years` experience.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred

Specific only to the Physical Therapist I in the Pediatric/Institute for Child Development (ICD), a minimum of 2 or more years of previous pediatric experience, preferably in a medical and or possibly outpatient pediatric clinical or school setting. A strong pediatric clinical affiliation will also be considered.

Licenses and Certifications Required

  • Physical Therapist License.
  • BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

Contacts

Regular contact with Hackensack University Medical Center personnel and its visitors.

Working Conditions

Lifts a minimum of 50 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 100 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day.

  • If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
  • Starting Minimum Rate
  • Minimum rate of $46.64 Hourly

Job Posting Disclosure

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members.

The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer.

Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate.

The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.

Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.

Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.

Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate.

Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationClinical DocumentationPediatric CarePatient CommunicationCare Modification

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Physical Therapist I (Part-Time) at Hackensack Meridian Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) — ranked against 412 active Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Pediatrics — Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 30% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Pediatrics by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in pediatrics (physical therapy)ranked against 412 Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost of livingNew Jersey index 108.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in New Jersey8 active410 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 30% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Pediatrics pay trend+8.3% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (412 Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 412 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About Hackensack Meridian Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Edison, New Jersey
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid leave
Tuition reimbursement
Retirement benefits
Shift differentials

Living in Hackensack

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$611k
Typical market rent
$2,723/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 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.