Physical Therapist - Per Diem as needed
Compensation
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Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
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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
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.
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