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Dover, New Jersey

Physical Therapist (PT)- PRN

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$75.00/hr

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Job Description

Physical Therapist (PT)- PRN

Hourly Rate: up to $75.00/hr.

Who We Are

Kindred Hospital Morris is a long-term acute care hospital offering the same in depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness.

How You'll Contribute

The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients with physical injuries or disabilities to improve movement, reduce pain, and restore functional independence.

Essential Functions

  • Conduct physical therapy assessments and develop treatment plans.
  • Provide direct patient care to restore strength, mobility, and function.
  • Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs.
  • Document treatment sessions and patient outcomes accurately.
  • Collaborate with rehab teams and participate in discharge planning.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

  • Clinical knowledge and strong patient rapport-building required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Education: Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program.
  • Experience: Previous experience in rehab setting preferred.
  • License: Current PT license.
  • Certifications: CPR certification required.

Why join us...

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position

also offers:

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
  • Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
  • Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
  • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Connect with a Recruiter

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Emma Peterson by emailing at emma.peterson1@lifepointhealth.net.

EEOC Statement

"Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.

Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.

We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.

Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.

We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients to improve movement, reduce pain, and restore functional independence. They are responsible for developing treatment plans, providing direct care, and collaborating with the rehab team.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited physical therapy program and hold a current PT license. CPR certification is required, and previous experience in a rehabilitation setting is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Treatment planningMobility restorationStrength trainingClinical documentationRehab collaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

In New Jersey, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$100k (166 salary observations; 289 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (3,675 salary observations; 11,978 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 43 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 9% are remote, 35% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

43 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution18 jobs

4
<$100k
1
$114k
3
$120k-140k
10
$140k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs · 21 employers

CME allowance
58%
401k / retirement match
54% this job
Sign-on bonus
35%
Loan repayment
4% this job
Relocation assistance
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical TherapistPer Diem

Transition Care Telemetry · Escondido, California

$80-$110/hr
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist (PT) – PRNPer Diem

Concierge Home Care · St. Cloud, Florida

$70-$100/hr
#3

Home Care Physical Therapist- Per Diem (Ocean County)

$72-$95/hr
#4

Home Care Physical Therapist- Per Diem (Bergen County)

$72-$95/hr
+ 41 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,797 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Dover

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$502k
Typical market rent
$2,278/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 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.

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

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About Lifepoint Health

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201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Tuition assistance
Loan assistance
401(k) retirement package with company match
Free gym memberships
Virtual care appointments
Mental health services
Discount programs