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Gotham Enterprises
Piscataway, New Jersey

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$110k-$120k

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Job Description

  • Physical Therapist – Multidisciplinary Orthopedic Practice
  • Location: Piscataway, NJ
  • Setting: Outpatient Orthopedics
  • Position: Full-Time
  • Salary: $110,000–$120,000 per year + Benefits
  • Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
  • Patient Volume: 2 patients per hour

Job Summary

We're looking for a Physical Therapist to work in a multidisciplinary orthopedic outpatient practice in Piscataway, New Jersey. The clinic is physician-owned, with an orthopedic surgeon overseeing the practice.

The PT will evaluate and treat patients with orthopedic injuries, joint conditions, and functional limitations. Treatment will include therapeutic exercise, manual therapy when appropriate, and rehabilitation following orthopedic procedures.

You'll manage patient documentation and coordinate with the medical team on treatment-related concerns.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate patients referred for orthopedic rehabilitation.
  • Review relevant medical histories and referral information.
  • Develop treatment programs based on examination findings.
  • Provide appropriate physical therapy interventions for musculoskeletal conditions.
  • Share treatment updates with referring physicians and other authorized providers.
  • Identify concerns requiring additional medical assessment.
  • Reassess patient progress and update rehabilitation plans.
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and treatment records.
  • Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
  • Active New Jersey Physical Therapist license or eligibility before employment.
  • Knowledge of orthopedic conditions and musculoskeletal rehabilitation.
  • Ability to manage treatment independently within the PT scope of practice.
  • Effective communication and clinical documentation skills.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Continuing education support

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Requirements

Requires a degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program and an active New Jersey Physical Therapist license or eligibility to obtain one before employment. Candidates should have knowledge of orthopedic conditions and musculoskeletal rehabilitation, be able to manage treatment independently within their scope of practice, and demonstrate effective communication and documentation skills.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningPostoperative RehabilitationMedical History ReviewPatient ReassessmentTreatment Record ManagementPhysician CoordinationClinical CommunicationIndependent Clinical Practice

Physical Therapist Career Context

In New Jersey, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (522 salary observations; 1,921 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (11,670 salary observations; 64,203 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in New Jersey?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.5 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapyranked against 22,055 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$110k–$120kPhysical Therapy median $100k (middle half $98k–$101k)22 comparable listings, Nov 2026
New Jersey vs national$99k median in New Jersey$94k nationally (+6%)522 state / 11,670 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 active22,055 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 40% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew Jersey physical therapist listings (all specialties): 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 16% offer loan repayment740 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,887 in the last 30 days4,353 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Gotham Enterprisessilver tier, 83/100Top Employers work-life index793 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (22,055 Physical Therapy listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at Gotham Enterprises a 6.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,055 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution

38 jobs · 27 employers
8
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4
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

35 jobs · 27 employers
401k / retirement match
86% this job
CME allowance
71% this job
Sign-on bonus
54%
Loan repayment
23%
PSLF eligible
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.5
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,055 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Gotham Enterprises

Hospitals and Health Care
Wilmington, DE
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
Paid time off and paid holidays
Continuing education support
Professional liability coverage

Living in Piscataway

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$583k≈ 5.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,636/mo≈ 29% of gross pay
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.