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CareOne Group
Whippany, New Jersey

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$40-$63/hr

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Job Description

Grow Your Career with CareOne’s In-House Rehab Team

CareOne is Hiring! Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem Opportunities Available Across Multiple Shifts

Location: Whippany, NJ

Facility: Care One at Hanover Township and Harmony Village Assisted Living

The Physical Therapist's (PT) overall responsibility is to provide care to the resident at the highest level.

Salary Range: $40-$63 per Hour (Full-time)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provides and directs resident/resident rehabilitation care within all general accepted practice methods, meeting all center, state, federal, and accrediting standards.

2. Evaluates residents/resident needs and establishes effective and efficient treatment plans for the resident/residents assigned.

3. Manages and coordinates the supervision of treatment plans with all staff and other disciplines as indicated.

4. Participates in the screening of all residents according to directed schedules and practices.

5. Provides feedback to the designated supervisor on all clinical and rehabilitation issues.

6. Participates in all center directed processes and services.

7. Performs necessary clinical documentation to meet center, state, federal, and accrediting agency requirements.

8. Maintains complete, accurate and timely billing records to meet center, state, federal, and accrediting agency requirements

9. Participates in in-service training programs as requested

10. May travel to other facilities to provide services on a limited basis

Position Requirements

· Master's or Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy.

· Current and Active Physical Therapist license within the state of operations.

· Prefer-experience/knowledge in older adult rehabilitation.

· Prefer knowledge in governmental and regulatory guidelines in designated healthcare settings.

Why CareOne?

CareOne is a trusted leader in skilled nursing, short-term rehab, long-term care, assisted living, LTACH, and sub-acute care. With a family-owned culture and a network of centers across the Northeast, we are committed to helping our therapists succeed while providing the highest level of patient care.

At CareOne, we do things differently. Unlike many skilled nursing companies, we provide rehabilitation services in-house—not through outside contractors. That means as a Physical Therapist with CareOne, you’ll enjoy:

· Collaboration every day with nursing and clinical staff for stronger patient outcomes.

· Consistency and stability—you’re part of our team, not a rotating agency.

· Career advancement opportunities across our large, multi-state network.

· Supportive culture where therapists are valued as essential members of the care team.

Apply today and join a rehab team that’s in-house, valued, and essential.

The CareOne mission is to define excellence within the health care community. We are dedicated to Maximizing Patient Outcomes. We treat Residents, their families and each other with respect, dignity and compassion. Through a collaborative and consultative approach, we strive to provide a framework of strength and stability for our Centers and Communities. We work to maintain the highest standards of care and service for Residents, families and our valued employees.

We are proud to Offer the following benefits to Part-time (22.5+ hours/week) and

Full-time Employees:

  • Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
  • Multiple Medical Plans
  • Including Pharmacy
  • Including Teladoc
  • Multiple Dental Plans
  • Vision Plan
  • Health Savings Account (eligibility restrictions apply)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Whole Life Insurance
  • Medicare Employee Assistance
  • Legal Plan
  • Commuter Benefits
  • 401k Retirement Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program (available to all employees)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vacation
  • Sick Plans in accordance with state laws
  • Opportunities to advance and grow your career

If working with people who are dedicated, compassionate, and concerned about their patients is essential to you, then you'll appreciate being a part of our team. We've built a strong reputation on the outstanding level of care that we provide. We have a graciously appointed facility with strong belief in patient care and service; join us at our beautiful facility!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

EEO/AA/M/F/DV

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist is responsible for providing high-quality rehabilitation care and developing effective treatment plans for residents. They must also manage clinical documentation, coordinate with staff, and ensure compliance with all state and federal healthcare standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy and possess an active state license. Experience or knowledge in older adult rehabilitation and regulatory guidelines in healthcare settings is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningRegulatory Compliance

Physical Therapist Career Context

In New Jersey, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (199 salary observations; 444 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (4,821 salary observations; 18,335 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, 38% have no call, 84% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.2% 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 ~$107k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $98k 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

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Salary Distribution39 jobs · 23 employers

11
<$110k
20
$110k-125k
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2
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2
$155k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks39 jobs · 23 employers

401k / retirement match
82% this job
CME allowance
77%
Sign-on bonus
62%
Loan repayment
23%
Relocation assistance
8%

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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,577 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Whippany

Median resident rent
$2,556/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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About CareOne Group

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1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
Multiple Medical Plans
Pharmacy
Teladoc
Multiple Dental Plans
Vision Plan
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts