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LADACIN Network
Lakewood, New Jersey

Physical Therapist - Adult Day Program

Physical TherapistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$48.25-$55.25/hr

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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

Patient evaluationTreatment planningIndividual service plan developmentInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient positioningAdaptive equipment managementClinical assessment

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.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in New Jersey?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$100k–$115kPhysical 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 powerNew Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in New Jersey691 active21,898 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 23% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew Jersey Physical Therapist listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 16% offer loan repayment743 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

19 jobs
2
<$105k
5
$105k-125k
2
$125k-145k
10
$145k-165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

26 jobs · 22 employers
401k / retirement match
88%
CME allowance
31% this job
Sign-on bonus
27%
Loan repayment
12%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical Therapist (PT) – PRNPer Diem

Concierge Home Care · St. Cloud, Florida

$70-$100/hr
#2

Home Care Physical Therapist- Independent Contractor (Union County)Contract

US Physical Therapy · Union County, New Jersey

$74-$95/hr
#3

Home Care Physical Therapist- Per Diem (Ocean County)

$72-$95/hr
#4

Home Health Physical Therapist

$75-$80/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,827 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About LADACIN Network

Hospitals and Health Care
Wanamassa, NJ
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible part-time schedule
Sick time benefits
Onsite childcare available in Monmouth County
Professional development opportunities

Living in Lakewood

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$659k
Typical market rent
$2,288/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.