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Virtua Health
Voorhees, New Jersey

Physical Therapist, Acute Care - Per Diem

Physical TherapistIncludes callNo nightsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$57.25/hr

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 4mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason – to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between – we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community. If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment. In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics. Location: Voorhees - 100 Bowman Drive Remote Type: On-Site Employment Type: Employee Employment Classification: Per Diem Time Type: Part time Work Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America) Total Weekly Hours: 0 Additional Locations: Job Information: Summary: Provides physical therapy examination and evaluation to determine prognosis, provide intervention, and update plan of care. Assists manager/supervisor with clinical and operational issues. Works with manager to improve processes and utilization of rehab services. Position Responsibilities:

  • Consults with medical, ancillary professionals and other team members/supervisors to provide optimum quality patient care and effective operations.
  • Demonstrates comprehensive evaluation skills and interventions. This includes evaluating the effectiveness of interventions and modification of plan of care as appropriate.
  • Maintains and completes evaluations, patient records, reports and all written documentation effectively and in a timely manner, in accordance with regulatory and department guidelines.
  • Effectively utilizes PTAs, aides and other support staff as appropriate.
  • Effectively communicates with patient and/or family/significant other in providing education and literature in accordance with the patient’s age, physical condition and cultural needs. Required Education: Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy. Training/Certifications/Licensure: Current licensure in the State of New Jersey. CPR certification. For home care and early intervention staff, a valid driver’s license, current automobile registration and proof of insurance. Hourly Rate: $57.25 Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies. For more benefits information click here. Be Well, Get Well and Stay Well That's our mission. We’re dedicated to offering the best quality care through our extensive range of services and facilities. Our doctors, clinical practitioners, and administrative staff are a respectful, caring team of professionals committed to providing world-class quality healthcare. We continually work to be your premier choice of health and wellness in South New Jersey.

Key Responsibilities

Perform physical therapy examinations and evaluations to determine prognosis and implement intervention plans. Collaborate with medical professionals and supervise support staff to ensure high-quality patient care and operational efficiency.

Requirements

Requires a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and current licensure in the State of New Jersey. CPR certification is mandatory, and a valid driver's license is required for specific home care roles.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationPlan Of Care DevelopmentClinical InterventionPatient DocumentationPatient EducationInterdisciplinary CollaborationStaff Supervision

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 43 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 7% are remote, 40% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

In New Jersey, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (589 salary observations; 1,495 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,787 salary observations; 56,350 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

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 contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

43 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution23 jobs

6
<$105k
4
$105k-125k
2
$125k-145k
11
$145k-165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs

401k / retirement match
58% this job
CME allowance
46%
Sign-on bonus
38%
Loan repayment
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Transition Care Telemetry · San Juan Capistrano, 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- Independent Contractor (Union County)

$74-$95/hr
#4

Home Care Physical Therapist- Per Diem (Ocean County)

$72-$95/hr
+ 41 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.7
Better work-life than 60% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,017 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Voorhees

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$454k
Typical market rent
$1,817/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
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.

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Virtua Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Marlton, NJ
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical/Prescription Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health and Dependent Care FSA
403(b) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Paid Sick Leave
Short-Term Disability