Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$54-$57/hr
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Job Description
At Redefine Healthcare, we believe in providing all patients with the highest quality of care and compassion. With our dedicated team of Neurosurgeons, Interventional Pain Management Specialists, Orthopedists, Psychiatrists, Physical Therapists, and Chiropractors, we pride ourselves on specializing in continuity of care for our patients.
Redefine Healthcare is looking for a dedicated, full-time, part-time, or per diem Physical Therapist (PT) to join our expanding team of healthcare professionals in our Edison Office.
The Physical Therapist (PT) will be responsible for evaluating, planning, and implementing individualized physical therapy treatment programs to help patients restore function, improve mobility, and relieve pain.
We are looking for candidates who are motivated, compassionate, and looking to advance their career in a community that is always growing.
Job Title: Physical Therapist (PT)
Pay Rate: $54-57/ hour/ experience
Hours: 40 hours per week
Job Type: Full-time, Part-time & Per diem
Benefits: Paid time off, sick time, health insurance (medical, dental, vision, accident, and critical illness), life insurance, 401(k) with Company match, yearly bonus
Job Title Duties (Not Limited To)
- Evaluate patients’ physical abilities and limitations through assessments and diagnostic tools.
- Develop individualized treatment plans to improve strength, mobility, balance, and overall function.
- Provide therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and pain management techniques.
- Educate patients and families on injury prevention, rehabilitation exercises, and home programs.
- Collaborate with physicians, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals to optimize care.
- Document patient progress, treatment plans, and outcomes in the electronic health record (EHR). Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, safety standards, and best practices in therapy.
- Participate in ad hoc projects and initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and improve clinic operations.
Maintain Licensure or Certification
- Active and unrestricted Physical Therapist license in the state of practice.
- Current CPR/BLS certification.
Minimum Level of Education or Experience Required
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or Master’s in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
- Successful completion of the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE).
- Minimum 1–2 years of clinical experience in outpatient, orthopedic, or rehabilitation settings preferred.
- Strong knowledge of therapeutic modalities, exercise prescription, and patient-centered care.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist will evaluate, plan, and implement individualized treatment programs to help patients restore function and relieve pain. They will also collaborate with other healthcare professionals and maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or Master’s in Physical Therapy and possess an active, unrestricted state license. A minimum of 1–2 years of clinical experience in outpatient or rehabilitation settings is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
In New Jersey, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (144 salary observations; 276 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (2,823 salary observations; 9,097 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)), so the posted ~$115k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $106k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at Redefine Management a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,081 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
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