Physical Therapist - Adult Day Program
Listed compensation
$48.25-$55.25/hr
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Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
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Job Description
Physical Therapist
Part-Time Position, Adult Day Program – Flexible Schedule
Starting Rate: $48.25 Per Hour
About Ladacin Network
LADACIN Network, Inc. (Lifetime Assistance for Developmental and Challenging Individual Needs) is a nonprofit organization that has been serving individuals with complex physical and developmental disabilities for more than 75 years. Our mission is to provide a continuum of care including educational, therapeutic, social, residential, and support services to infants, children, and adults with special needs.
At LADACIN, we are committed to enhancing the quality of life for those we serve while fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment for our employees.
Answering Needs. Advancing Potential.
Position Summary
LADACIN Network is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Physical Therapist to join our Adult Day Program team. This part-time position provides physical therapy services to adults ages 21+ with developmental and multiple physical disabilities within a dynamic transdisciplinary environment.
The ideal candidate will be passionate about maximizing independence, mobility, functional abilities, and quality of life through individualized, evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide evaluations, consultations, and physical therapy services to adult clients as scheduled.
- Develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans based on ongoing assessment and client progress.
- Participate in the development, implementation, and review of Individual Service Plan (ISP) goals and objectives.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation, progress notes, reports, and electronic records.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, families, caregivers, and residential staff.
- Participate in transdisciplinary meetings, ISP meetings, and family conferences.
- Provide instruction, training, and support to staff regarding therapeutic techniques, positioning, mobility, transfers, and equipment use.
- Assist with the selection, adaptation, maintenance, and management of therapeutic equipment and supplies.
- Support clients in achieving mobility, functional independence, and community participation goals.
- Maintain compliance with all applicable professional, state, and agency standards.
- Participate in professional development, trainings, and continuing education activities.
Required Qualifications
- Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy (DPT).
- Current New Jersey Physical Therapist License in good standing.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a transdisciplinary team environment.
- Ability to safely lift, transfer, and position clients as necessary.
- Must pass required background clearances, screenings, and drug testing.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with individuals with developmental and physical disabilities.
- Experience in adult services, rehabilitation, or community-based programs.
- Knowledge of adaptive equipment, positioning, mobility training, and functional independence programming.
What We Offer
- Starting rate of $48.25 per hour
- Flexible part-time schedule
- Meaningful mission-driven work
- Supportive team environment
- Collaborative interdisciplinary teams
- Professional development opportunities
- Sick time benefits
- Onsite childcare available in Monmouth County
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply for this position through the LADACIN website or Indeed.
Position open until filled. We encourage early applications.
Equal Opportunity Employer
LADACIN Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy and a current New Jersey Physical Therapist license. The role requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to safely lift and transfer clients.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 23% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
In New Jersey, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (552 salary observations; 1,609 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (13,279 salary observations; 60,551 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–$115k | Physical Therapy median $107k (middle half $94k–$120k)10 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| New Jersey vs national | $99k median in New Jersey | $94k nationally (+5%)552 state / 13,279 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$99k in purchasing power | New Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in New Jersey | 691 active | 21,898 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 23% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New Jersey Physical Therapist listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 16% offer loan repayment743 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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