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Gotham Enterprises
Fords, New Jersey

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$110k-$120k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

  • Physical Therapist – Multidisciplinary Orthopedic Practice
  • Location: Fords, NJ
  • Setting: Outpatient Orthopedics
  • Position: Full-Time
  • Salary: $110,000–$120,000 per year + Benefits
  • Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
  • Patient Volume: 2 patients per hour

Job Summary

We're looking for a Physical Therapist to work in a multidisciplinary orthopedic outpatient practice in Fords, New Jersey. The clinic is physician-owned, with an orthopedic surgeon overseeing the practice. The PT will evaluate and treat patients with orthopedic injuries, joint conditions, and functional limitations.

Treatment will include therapeutic exercise, manual therapy when appropriate, and rehabilitation following orthopedic procedures. You'll manage patient documentation and coordinate with the medical team on treatment-related concerns.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate patients referred for orthopedic rehabilitation.
  • Review relevant medical histories and referral information.
  • Develop treatment programs based on examination findings.
  • Provide appropriate physical therapy interventions for musculoskeletal conditions.
  • Share treatment updates with referring physicians and other authorized providers.
  • Identify concerns requiring additional medical assessment.
  • Reassess patient progress and update rehabilitation plans.
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and treatment records.
  • Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
  • Active New Jersey Physical Therapist license or eligibility before employment.
  • Knowledge of orthopedic conditions and musculoskeletal rehabilitation.
  • Ability to manage treatment independently within the PT scope of practice.
  • Effective communication and clinical documentation skills.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Continuing education support

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Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program and possess an active New Jersey Physical Therapist license. Proficiency in orthopedic conditions and musculoskeletal rehabilitation is required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningPatient assessmentCommunication skills

Physical Therapist Career Context

In New Jersey, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (522 salary observations; 1,726 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,288 salary observations; 64,780 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)), so the posted ~$115k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $106k in an average-cost state. 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 score6.5 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapyranked against 21,960 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$110k–$120kPhysical Therapy median $100k (middle half $91k–$103k)19 comparable listings, Nov 2026
New Jersey vs national$99k median in New Jersey$94k nationally (+5%)522 state / 12,288 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$106k in purchasing powerNew Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in New Jersey697 active22,065 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 44% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew Jersey physical therapist listings (all specialties): 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 16% offer loan repayment739 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,998 in the last 30 days4,222 the 30 days before (+89%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Gotham Enterprisessilver tier, 84/100 · #3 of 11 for payTop Employers work-life index610 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,960 Physical Therapy listings), Top Employers work-life index, 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 at Gotham Enterprises a 6.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,960 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

39 jobs · 24 employers
8
<$110k
20
$110k-125k
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$125k-140k
8
$140k-155k
1
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

36 jobs · 24 employers
401k / retirement match
83% this job
CME allowance
64% this job
Sign-on bonus
44%
Loan repayment
14%
PSLF eligible
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.5
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapy listings

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

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About Gotham Enterprises

Hospitals and Health Care
Wilmington, DE
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
Paid time off and paid holidays
Continuing education support
Professional liability coverage

Living in Fords

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$530k≈ 4.8× annual pay
Median resident rent
$1,913/mo≈ 21% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
31 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.