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Physicians Practice Enhancement
Toms River, New Jersey

Physical Therapist - Per Diem as needed

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting

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

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Partnership Health an outpatient Family Practice in Toms river, NJ is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist for a per diem position.

This position will cover sick days, vacations etc for our current Physical Therapists in Toms River and Brick, NJ

As a Physical Therapist, you will work with patients to help them regain movement and manage pain following an injury or illness.

Typical hours are 12pm-6pm however can be adjusted if need be for your coverage

Duties

  • Evaluate and assess patients' conditions to determine their physical therapy needs
  • Develop personalized treatment plans to improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities
  • Provide hands-on therapy and exercises to assist patients in regaining movement and strength
  • Educate patients and their families on at-home exercises and techniques for continued improvement
  • Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care

Requirements

  • Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
  • Valid NJ state licensure as a Physical Therapist
  • Knowledge of physiology and acute care practices
  • Strong communication skills and empathy for patient care

No Visa Sponsorship

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will evaluate patient conditions to develop and implement personalized treatment plans aimed at improving mobility and strength. They will also provide hands-on therapy and educate patients and their families on effective at-home exercises.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentTreatment PlanningMobility ImprovementPain ManagementPatient EducationCollaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

In New Jersey, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (589 salary observations; 1,495 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,786 salary observations; 56,355 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; 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).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - Per Diem as needed at Physicians Practice Enhancement a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution39 jobs · 28 employers

16
<$110k
14
$110k-125k
5
$125k-140k
3
$140k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks37 jobs · 28 employers

401k / retirement match
89%
CME allowance
81%
Sign-on bonus
65%
Loan repayment
27%
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$150k-$160k
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Physical Therapist - Studio City

Myo · Los Angeles, California

$90k-$140k
#3

Physical Therapist - West Hollywood

$90k-$140k
#4

Physical Therapist Marlboro NJ

$140k
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Toms River

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$517k≈ 3.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,934/mo≈ 26% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Physicians Practice Enhancement

Hospitals and Health Care
Red Bank, NJ
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedule