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Link Rehab and Wellness
Lakewood, New Jersey

Physical Therapist (PT): PRN Opportunity

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$58-$62/hr

The week · per this posting

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

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

For seniors undergoing therapy, each tiny step forward and every regained ability is a triumph, signaling their steady progress toward reclaiming the lifestyle they hold dear. Whether in facilities or homes, our approach is centered on meeting people where they are and providing personalized care that helps them along their journey.

Led by therapists and driven to improve patient outcomes, our team is fueled by compassion and the autonomy to impact the lives of our patients. Our leadership speaks the same language as our team, fostering a supportive and cohesive environment. If you are interested in exploring home or facility opportunities with a team that provides support, mentorship, and simple documentation, then we want to hear from you.

For seniors undergoing therapy, each tiny step forward and every regained ability is a triumph, signaling their steady progress toward reclaiming the lifestyle they hold dear. Whether in facilities or homes, our approach is centered on meeting people where they are and providing personalized care that helps them along their journey.

Led by therapists and driven to improve patient outcomes, our team is fueled by compassion and the autonomy to impact the lives of our patients. Our leadership speaks the same language as our team, fostering a supportive and cohesive environment. If you are interested in exploring home or facility opportunities with a team that provides support, mentorship, and simple documentation, then we want to hear from you.

Physical Therapist Qualifications:

  • Unencumbered state Physical Therapy License
  • Doctorate of Physical Therapy from an accredited Physical Therapy Program
  • Master’s Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program
  • COVID vaccination mandatory for some locations

Physical Therapist Benefits:

  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (Full-Time)
  • Six Paid Flexible Holidays, Paid Sick Leave & PTO (Full-Time)
  • 401k
  • Reporting to one facility location and/or close to home caseloads

Key Responsibilities

Provide personalized physical therapy care to seniors in facilities or home settings. Collaborate with a supportive team to improve patient outcomes and regain functional abilities.

Requirements

Must hold an unencumbered state Physical Therapy License and a Doctorate or Master’s degree from an accredited program. COVID vaccination is mandatory for some locations.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient CareRehabilitationClinical DocumentationCompassionate Care

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 43% have no call, 53% 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 (14,786 salary observations; 56,355 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).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist (PT): PRN Opportunity at Link Rehab and Wellness a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution19 jobs

4
<$125k
3
$125k-140k
8
$140k-155k
4
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs

401k / retirement match
64% this job
CME allowance
59%
Sign-on bonus
41%
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$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
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Lakewood

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$659k
Typical market rent
$2,200/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
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.

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