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Highland Park, New Jersey

Physical Therapist - Parker at the Pavilion (Per diem) #2638

Physical TherapistNo weekendsPer Diem

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

Geriatric carePatient assessmentClinical documentationMobility assistance

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.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in New Jersey?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in physical therapyranked against 21,827 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$110k–$121kPhysical 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 powerNew Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in New Jersey698 active21,735 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 28% no call · 55% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew Jersey Physical Therapist listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 16% offer loan repayment751 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,827 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

18 jobs
3
<$105k
5
$105k-125k
1
$135k
9
$145k-165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

26 jobs · 21 employers
401k / retirement match
92% this job
CME allowance
23%
Sign-on bonus
15%
Loan repayment
12%
Relocation assistance
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical Therapist-NEW GRADS WELCOMEPer Diem

Transition Care Telemetry · San Diego, California

$80-$120/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
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,827 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Parkerlife Health Group

Hospitals and Health Care
Piscataway, New Jersey
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Subsidized childcare
403b
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Free meal with every shift worked
Use of Parker gym and pool
Tuition reimbursement
Group health insurance plans
Fully funded pension

Living in Highland Park

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$575k
Typical market rent
$2,447/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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