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Ivy Rehab
Cliffside Park, New Jersey

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$90K - $105K

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

State of Location

New Jersey

Position Summary

As an outpatient orthopedic clinician, you will have the opportunity to work with patients varying in age and diagnosis based on each clinic's specialty. Our treatment sessions are individualized, allowing a patient-centered focus and approach. Ivy's rewarding work environment allows collaboration and mentorship while maintaining autonomy and growth that is specific to each of our clinicians' passions and expertise.

Join Ivy Rehab’s dedicated team where you’re not just an employee, but a valued teammate! Together, we provide world-class care in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) services. Our culture promotes authenticity, inclusion, growth, community, and a passion for exceptional care for every patient.

Job Description

  • Licensed Physical Therapist (Full-time)
  • Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Outpatient
  • Location: 1 Towne Centre Apt 1007, Cliffside Park, NJ 07010
  • Compensation: $90,000 - $105,000 per year
  • Sign-On Bonus: $5,000

We encourage our clinicians to pursue specialties they are passionate about such as Orthopedics, Pelvic Health, Oncology, Vestibular, Hand, Pediatric, Neuro, Vertigo, Sports, Parkinson’s Disease, Performing Arts, Pulmonary Disease, Concussion Management, Dry Needling (depending on state), and much more!

Why Choose Ivy?

Best Employer: A prestigious honor to be recognized by Modern Healthcare, signifying excellence in our industry and providing an outstanding workplace culture.

Innovative Resources & Mentorship: Access to abundant resources, robust mentorship, and career advice for unparalleled success.

Exceeding Expectations: Deliver best-in-class care and witness exceptional patient outcomes.

Incentives Galore: Eligibility for full benefits package beginning within your first month of employment. Generous PTO (Paid Time Off) plans, paid holidays, and annual CEU (Continuing education) incentives. Tax free student loan repayment options and/or sign-on bonus opportunities.

Exceptional Partnerships: Collaborate with leaders like Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) and educational partners for continuous learning.

Empowering Values: Live by values that prioritize teamwork, growth, and serving others.

Commitment to Clinical Excellence

  • We take pride in the extraordinary accomplishments of our clinicians:
  • Exceptional Care: Recognition through the MIPS program two years in a row, scoring 98 out of 100!
  • Functional Improvement: 81st percentile ranking per episode across all patient types for the past 12 months.
  • Pelvic Floor Specialists: Top 15% most recent ranking for functional improvement per episode in patients with pelvic floor dysfunction.
  • Orthopedic Success: Top 20% most recent ranking for all orthopedic conditions and shoulder-related conditions.

Milestone Recognition: Accreditation from the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE) for our Ivy Rehab HSS Orthopedic Residency programs.

Patient-First Mentality: Reasonable caseloads so you can spend more time with your patients focusing on their individualized treatment plan.

How Ivy Invests in You

  • Clinical Team Support: Mentorship and peer-to-peer learning opportunities.
  • Limitless CEU Learning: Access live and on-demand courses with CEU reimbursement.
  • Professional Education Planning (PEP): Create a specialization roadmap annually.
  • Clinical Career Ladder: Recognition and rewards for skill development.
  • Leadership Development: Courses to develop strong leadership skills.
  • External Educational Partners: Collaborate with industry-leading institutes.
  • Residency Programs: Specialized residency programs for continuous growth.
  • Open Your Own Clinic: Explore equity partnership opportunities.

At Ivy, we foster a culture of lifelong learning. Experienced teammates are encouraged to become certified clinical instructors and mentor students.

Position Qualifications

  • Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
  • Current or pending licensure as a Physical Therapist within the respective state.
  • Dedication to exceptional patient outcomes and quality of care.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the recruiting and employment process. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and organizational need. Any listed salary range or contractual rate does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits. ivyrehab.com

Key Responsibilities

Provide individualized, patient-centered physical therapy care in an outpatient orthopedic setting. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes and participate in mentorship and clinical growth opportunities.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program. Requires current or pending licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state of New Jersey.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Orthopedic rehabilitationPatient-centered careClinical mentorshipSports medicineNeurological rehabilitationVestibular therapyClinical documentationPatient assessmentTreatment planning

Physical Therapist Career Context

In New Jersey, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (534 salary observations; 1,663 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (13,008 salary observations; 66,534 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 ~$98k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $90k 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 score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in physical therapyranked against 22,012 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$90k–$105kPhysical Therapy median $100k (middle half $95k–$108k)22 comparable listings, Nov 2026
New Jersey vs national$99k median in New Jersey$94k nationally (+6%)534 state / 13,008 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$90k in purchasing powerNew Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in New Jersey706 active22,005 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 46% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$5k sign-on · loan repaymentNew Jersey physical therapist listings (all specialties): 29% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 16% offer loan repayment747 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,905 in the last 30 days4,366 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (22,012 Physical Therapy listings), 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 Ivy Rehab 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 22,012 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

41 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

41 jobs · 23 employers
9
<$110k
22
$110k-125k
2
$125k-140k
8
$140k-155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

37 jobs · 23 employers
401k / retirement match
86%
CME allowance
65% this job
Sign-on bonus
41% this job
Loan repayment
22% this job
PSLF eligible
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#4

Traveler Physical Therapist: Dutch Harbor, AK

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,012 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Ivy Rehab

Wellness and Fitness Services
White Plains, New York
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus: $5,000
Full Benefits Package
Generous PTO
Paid Holidays
Annual CEU Incentives
Tax-Free Student Loan Repayment Options
Mentorship
Clinical Career Ladder

Living in Cliffside Park

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$922k≈ 10.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,041/mo≈ 41% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
36 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.

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