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Health Fitness
Rockleigh, New Jersey

Physical Therapist (part-time)

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$65-$75/hr

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Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

HealthFitness, a Trustmark company, is a proven leader in providing fitness solutions that engage and connect people both on-site and online, to create a strong community of health. Our work focuses on creating meaningful connections with each of our participants to help them move forward.

We foster each individual’s journey by creating communities of health within the organizations we serve – so that everyone is supported. As an employee of HealthFitness you will enjoy a variety of health and financial benefits and receive competitive pay.

We provide personal and professional support, training and development and flexible employment opportunities.

About the Role

If you're passionate about delivering individualized care, this opportunity is for you. HealthFitness is seeking a Physical Therapist to join our wellness team in Rockleigh, NJ.

In this per diem role, you'll provide dedicated one-on-one patient care in a setting that allows you to focus on outcomes, build strong relationships, and truly support each patient's journey.

Flexible hours are available, averaging 10-20 hours per week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays with morning and afternoon availability needed.

Responsible for coordinating and delivering early intervention services with the overall focus being prevention of work-related injuries. Services will require PT to triage mild injuries and provide education and interventions within scope of position and deemed appropriate within client and OSHA guidelines.

Key Accountabilities

Supports the development and implementation of the yearly strategic business plan for the results-focused Injury Prevention program.

Coordinates the delivery of the Injury Prevention program throughout the client site(s) in collaboration with the client’s multi-disciplinary stakeholders (e. g., Medical, Safety, HR/Benefits, Management, Unions).

Interfaces with HealthFitness leadership, company management, and peripheral departments, as appropriate to assess client needs and identify HealthFitness programming solutions.

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with HealthFitness policies, procedures and applicable laws including recruiting, orienting, training, and evaluating, as necessary based on program development.

Supports the planning and assignment of work duties to ensure staff remain challenged and productivity is maximized.

  • Provides mentorship and assistance to all direct reports, as necessary based on program development.
  • Participates in formal semi-annual performance appraisals and initiates formal corrective action process, as necessary.
  • Leads individual worksite assessments, root cause analysis, body mechanic coaching and well-being education.
  • Provide early intervention services for employees.
  • Collect program data to support the program; manage and reports data for IPT services.

Regular communication with Corporate Support (i. e., IP&T, CSE) for ongoing strategy, success of program, and service delivery review.

Other duties as needed/assigned.

Education and Experience

B.S., M. S or higher degree in Physical Therapy.

Current Physical therapy licensure in New Jersey.

Current Adult CPR/AED/First Aid certifications from American Heart Association, American Red Cross, National Safety Institute, or American Safety & Health Institute required by start date. (Note: certification must have an in-person component and not 100% online/OSHA compliant).

2+ years’ experience in prevention and treatment and rehabilitation of orthopedic injuries and illnesses, ergonomic assessments/risk identification; injury prevention education and training; and wellness programs.

Demonstrated proficiency in Functional Movement Analysis and implementation of corrective interventions.

Demonstrated leadership, written and verbal communication skills, as well as the capability and broad-based interests to effectively deliver physical therapy treatment, prevention, and wellness services.

Strong people skills, a positive attitude and computer software skills sufficient to manage and operate participant management programs and databases.

  • Exceptional interpersonal communication and customer service skills
  • Proven ability to lead a team towards collective goals and strategy.
  • Proven ability to collaborate, integrate, and partner with multidisciplinary teams/departments.
  • Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work demands.
  • Ability to effectively work independently or as part of a team.

Applicants must meet hiring requirements including but not limited to pre-employment drug test. The compensation range for this role is $65.00 - $75.00/hour. The final wage offer will be determined based on factors such as location, qualifications, experience, skill set, and other relevant factors. We understand that compensation is an important factor when considering a new opportunity, and we strive to provide a competitive wage within the market.

Brand: HealthFitness

HealthFitness is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our people and our business. We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will provide one-on-one patient care and early intervention services to prevent work-related injuries. They are also responsible for coordinating injury prevention programs and collaborating with multidisciplinary stakeholders at the client site.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree in Physical Therapy and a current New Jersey license. At least two years of experience in orthopedic rehabilitation, ergonomic assessment, and injury prevention is required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Data managementTeam collaborationStrategic planningOSHA compliance

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 49 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 27% have no call, 43% require no weekends.

In New Jersey, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (611 salary observations; 1,549 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,149 salary observations; 57,960 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
New Jersey vs national$99k median in New Jersey$94k nationally (+6%)611 state / 15,149 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$134k in purchasing powerNew Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in New Jersey688 active22,065 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 27% no call · 43% no weekends49 benchmarked listings
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 contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

49 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

19 jobs
5
<$100k
3
$100k-120k
1
$135k
10
$140k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

29 jobs · 20 employers
401k / retirement match
79%
CME allowance
55%
Sign-on bonus
21%
Loan repayment
7%
Relocation assistance
7%

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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,942 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Health Fitness

Wellness and Fitness Services
Lake Forest, IL
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible hours
Health and financial benefits
Training and development

Living in Rockleigh

Median resident rent
$3,501/mo
Residents’ average commute
34 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.