Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$100k-$120k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Physical Therapist
(Excellent Full Benefits Package, Competitive Compensation Package, Relocation Assistance and much more!)
Position Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough evaluations of patients' physical abilities and limitations.
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment results and patient goals.
- Implement therapeutic exercises and modalities to improve strength, flexibility, and overall function.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Educate patients and their families about treatment protocols, exercises, and self-care strategies.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Maintain accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and progress in compliance with medical standards.
- Stay current with advancements in physical therapy practices and medical terminology.
- A valid license to practice physical therapy.
- Experience in orthopedics, acute care, pediatrics, inpatient, outpatient, or home community care is preferred.
- Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in documentation and patient management.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying updated on best practices in physical therapy.
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist will conduct patient evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, and implement therapeutic exercises to improve patient function. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate medical documentation and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid license to practice physical therapy and possess strong communication and organizational skills. Experience in settings such as orthopedics, acute care, or pediatrics is preferred.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 50% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
In New Jersey, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (487 salary observations; 1,594 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (11,826 salary observations; 61,306 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $100k–$120k | Physical Therapy median $100k (middle half $95k–$103k)27 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| New Jersey vs national | $99k median in New Jersey | $93k nationally (+6%)487 state / 11,826 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$101k in purchasing power | New Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in New Jersey | 697 active | 21,715 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 50% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New Jersey Physical Therapist listings: 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 16% offer loan repayment749 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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