Physical Therapist - Parker at the Pavilion (Per diem) #2638
Listed compensation
$53-$58/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Physical Therapist - Parker at The Pavilion - Per diem - Hourly rate $53.00 - $58.00 (depending on experience) - The areas highest quality rehabilitation services providing a warm and compassionate environment - 8:00am - 5:00pm, (2) shifts monthly, Monday - Friday, Rehab at Home in all of Middlesex County - The Physical Therapist will provide direct physical therapy services to those we serve with the goal of helping them reach their maximum performance potential within a medical model of practice.
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Benefits
Subsidized childcare available, 403b, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), free meal with every shift worked, use of Parker gym and pool, we are an equal opportunity employer and Certified Age-Friendly Employer.
Minimum Qualifications
- MS/DPT in Physical Therapy or BS with equivalent work experience.
- Valid NJ State Physical Therapy licensure.
- Valid NJ Driver's License.
- Minimum one (1) year of experience; nursing care facility w/ geriatric patients.
- Homecare visits are required.
- Flu vaccine required during flu season.
Parker Health Group, Inc.
You can make a difference in the field of aging services
At Parker Health Group, we believe that happy and fulfilled employees are the source of our strong company culture. We are committed to rewarding our team members by providing them with opportunities for professional development, job growth and a supportive environment.
It’s the reason we enjoy one of the highest employee retention rates, far exceeding industry standards. In 2018, and again in 2020, Parker was awarded the Holleran Choice Community award for Employee Engagement, a direct result of the passion exhibited by our employees.
We provide them with competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, which includes tuition reimbursement, group health insurance plans, a fully funded pension, life insurance, contributions towards weight loss and gym memberships, and generous paid time off. Join us and help make aging part of life®!
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist will provide direct therapy services to patients to help them reach their maximum performance potential. The role involves conducting homecare visits throughout Middlesex County within a medical model of practice.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MS or DPT in Physical Therapy or a BS with equivalent experience, along with a valid NJ State Physical Therapy license. A minimum of one year of experience in a nursing care facility with geriatric patients is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 28% have no call, 55% require no weekends.
In New Jersey, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (494 salary observations; 1,594 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,313 salary observations; 61,588 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in physical therapy | ranked against 21,827 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $110k–$121k | Physical Therapy median $99k (middle half $93k–$120k)18 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| New Jersey vs national | $99k median in New Jersey | $94k nationally (+5%)494 state / 12,313 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$106k in purchasing power | New Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in New Jersey | 698 active | 21,735 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 28% no call · 55% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New Jersey Physical Therapist listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 16% offer loan repayment751 active listings, Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - Parker at the Pavilion (Per diem) #2638 at Parkerlife Health Group 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 21,827 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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