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Gotham Enterprises
Elmwood Park, New Jersey

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$110k-$120k

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Job Description

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

Job Summary

A Physical Therapist is needed for a full-time outpatient position in Elmwood Park, NJ. The orthopedic practice is owned by an orthopedic surgeon and provides rehabilitation services for patients with acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions.

The role involves performing initial assessments, treating patients with orthopedic limitations, and reviewing progress throughout care. You'll use appropriate therapeutic exercises, manual techniques, and functional training based on each patient's condition.

Key Duties

  • Perform musculoskeletal examinations and functional assessments.
  • Assess joint movement, muscle strength, flexibility, and mobility.
  • Develop appropriate treatment strategies for orthopedic conditions.
  • Provide therapeutic exercises and manual therapy when indicated.
  • Monitor changes in symptoms and functional performance.
  • Adjust treatment techniques according to clinical findings.
  • Teach patients safe movement strategies and home exercise programs.
  • Record treatment response and rehabilitation progress.
  • Degree from an accredited physical therapy program.
  • Active New Jersey PT license or eligibility for licensure before starting.
  • Knowledge of musculoskeletal assessment and treatment.
  • Ability to manage patient care independently within the PT scope of practice.
  • Strong organizational and clinical documentation skills.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Continuing education support

Professional Liability Coverage

If you enjoy treating musculoskeletal conditions and working directly with patients, send your resume today!

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will perform musculoskeletal examinations and functional assessments to develop and implement personalized treatment strategies. They are responsible for monitoring patient progress, adjusting techniques as needed, and providing patient education on safe movement and home exercise programs.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree from an accredited physical therapy program and possess an active New Jersey PT license or be eligible for licensure. Strong clinical documentation skills and a solid understanding of musculoskeletal assessment and treatment are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Orthopedic rehabilitationPatient assessmentJoint movement assessmentMuscle strength testingFlexibility assessmentMobility assessmentHome exercise program developmentTreatment planning

Physical Therapist Career Context

In New Jersey, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (522 salary observations; 1,726 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,288 salary observations; 64,780 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 score6.9 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapyranked against 21,960 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$110k–$120kPhysical Therapy median $100k (middle half $91k–$103k)19 comparable listings, Nov 2026
New Jersey vs national$99k median in New Jersey$94k nationally (+5%)522 state / 12,288 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 Jersey697 active22,064 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 46% no call · 52% 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 repayment739 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,998 in the last 30 days4,221 the 30 days before (+89%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Gotham Enterprisessilver tier, 84/100 · #3 of 11 for payTop Employers work-life index610 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,960 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 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,960 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

39 jobs · 24 employers
8
<$110k
20
$110k-125k
2
$125k-140k
8
$140k-155k
1
$165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

36 jobs · 24 employers
401k / retirement match
83% this job
CME allowance
61% this job
Sign-on bonus
44%
Loan repayment
14%
PSLF eligible
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.9
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,960 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

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with Employer Match
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Continuing Education Support
Professional Liability Coverage

Living in Elmwood Park

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$639k≈ 5.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,481/mo≈ 27% of gross pay
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.

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