Physical Therapist - School
Listed compensation
$67k-$74k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Physical Therapist
Full-Time – Lehmann School 12-Month Program – Flexible Schedule
About Ladacin
LADACIN Network, Inc. (Lifetime Assistance for Developmental and Challenging Individual Needs) is a nonprofit organization that has been serving individuals with complex physical and developmental disabilities for more than 75 years. Our mission is to provide a continuum of care including educational, therapeutic, social, residential, and support services to infants, children, and adults with special needs.
At LADACIN, we are committed to enhancing the quality of life for those we serve while fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment for our employees. Answering Needs. Advancing Potential.
Position Summary
LADACIN is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Physical Therapist to join our Lehmann School 12-Month Program team in Ocean Township, NJ. This immediate full-time position provides physical therapy services to students ages 3–21 with developmental and multiple physical disabilities in a dynamic transdisciplinary school setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide physical therapy services to students with developmental and multiple physical disabilities
- Implement and support student IEP goals and therapeutic objectives
- Conduct ongoing assessments and maintain accurate documentation
- Collaborate with transdisciplinary team members, families, and school staff
- Participate in team meetings and treatment planning
- Maintain compliance with all applicable professional, state, and agency standards
Required Qualifications
- Valid New Jersey Physical Therapist License required
- New Jersey School Certification required
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a transdisciplinary environment
- Must pass required background clearances and screenings
What We Offer
- Low-cost health benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Meaningful mission-driven work
- Opportunities for leadership and professional growth
- Supportive team environment
- Onsite childcare available in Monmouth County
- Discount programs
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply for this position via the LADACIN.org website or via Indeed.
Position open until filled. We encourage early applications.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Requirements
Requires a valid New Jersey Physical Therapist License and New Jersey School Certification. Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 48% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
In New Jersey, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (552 salary observations; 1,609 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (13,279 salary observations; 60,551 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $67k–$74k | Physical Therapy median $100k (middle half $95k–$108k)22 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| New Jersey vs national | $99k median in New Jersey | $94k nationally (+5%)552 state / 13,279 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$65k in purchasing power | New Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in New Jersey | 691 active | 21,898 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 48% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New Jersey Physical Therapist listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 16% offer loan repayment743 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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