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Jump Ahead Pediatrics
Ocean, New Jersey

Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist Above average in Physical TherapyNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60-$65/hr

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Job Description

Jump Ahead Pediatrics is actively seeking a Physical Therapist to join our team at a public school in Ocean, New Jersey, for a Full-Time or Part-Time (leave replacement), school-based role! Let’s make a meaningful impact on every child’s journey!

Job opportunities are also available across various locations in New Jersey and Nation-wide! Growth within the company is available and encouraged!

  • Setting: School-Based Services (Pediatric)
  • Hours: 8:15 AM - 3:15 PM, School is open to days therapist could work.
  • Pay: $60 - $65 hr
  • Age Group: 3 - 21
  • Compensation for the full school day, including prep time, note time, and lunch.

Responsibilities

  • Providing comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and assessments for students referred for services
  • Developing and implementing individualized education plans (IEPs) for students.
  • Provide direct physical therapy services to students utilizing evidence-based interventions and therapeutic activities
  • Monitoring progress and adjusting therapy plans as needed.
  • Collaborating with educators, parents, and other professionals.
  • Maintaining accurate documentation and complying with regulations.

Requirements

  • Physical Therapist License
  • NJ School Certification

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and pay rates
  • Health Insurance
  • 401k
  • Guaranteed hours for assignments
  • Flexible schedule
  • Unlimited CEU’s
  • Clinical Mentoring Program
  • No-fee direct deposit program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Refer a friend and receive a referral bonus

About Us

At Jump Ahead Pediatrics, our dual mission is to brighten the futures of children and to enrich the lives of our team members by bringing them together to create a positive and fulfilling experience for all.

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Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

IEP developmentProgress monitoringCollaborationPediatric physical therapy

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at Jump Ahead Pediatrics a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,438 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Physical Therapist Career Context

In New Jersey, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (180 salary observations; 381 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (4,091 salary observations; 14,079 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

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

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $119k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

46 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution46 jobs · 27 employers

14
<$110k
24
$110k-125k
5
$125k-140k
1
$140k
2
$155k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks46 jobs · 27 employers

401k / retirement match
83% this job
CME allowance
76% this job
Sign-on bonus
52%
Loan repayment
22%
Visa sponsorship
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Amedisys · Bellevue, Washington

pay $145,600 to $176,800
#2

Physical Therapist (PT) Home Health | $150,000 Annual Salary (Redding)

Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

$150k-$160k
#3

Physical Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
#4

Physical Therapist

$82k-$139k
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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.0
Better work-life than 60% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,438 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Ocean City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.01M
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026).

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

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About Jump Ahead Pediatrics

Staffing and Recruiting
Jersey City, New Jersey
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
401k
Guaranteed Hours
Flexible Schedule
Unlimited CEUs
Clinical Mentoring Program
No-Fee Direct Deposit
Paid Time Off