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SportsMed Physical Therapy
Paterson, New Jersey

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$95k-$120k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 18m ago · Verified live

Job Description

$95,000–$120,000 + Signing Bonus + Career Growth Path

Grow Faster. Learn More. Elevate Your Career.

SportsMed Physical Therapy is hiring Physical Therapists across New Jersey as part of our continued expansion.

Whether you're a new graduate Physical Therapist looking for strong mentorship and support, or an experienced clinician seeking long-term career growth, we provide the structure, mentorship, and opportunity to help you succeed.

Ask about our Orthopedic Residency Program powered by HSS! Advance your clinical skills through expert-led mentorship, advanced orthopedic training, and hands-on intensives designed to prepare you for OCS certification.

At SportsMed, we don’t just offer jobs. We build careers.

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  • Why Physical Therapists Choose SportsMed
  • Fast Career Growth & Advancement
  • Structured clinical career ladder with clear opportunities for long-term advancement
  • Clear advancement opportunities into senior clinical, leadership, and regional roles
  • Regional mentorship and hands-on professional development
  • Clinical Instructor opportunities for student mentorship
  • New Graduate Support & Mentorship
  • Strong onboarding and clinical mentorship
  • Direct support from experienced clinicians and leadership
  • Guided development in evaluation, treatment planning, documentation, and time management
  • Emphasis on confidence-building in early career clinicians
  • Orthopedic Residency Program powered by HSS!
  • Continuing Education & Development
  • CEU reimbursement
  • Certification support (OCS, COMT, and more)
  • Free Summit Education account
  • Exciting in-house CEUs
  • Full Benefits (Day One)
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Life & Disability Insurance
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
  • 401(k) match
  • Access to Rain – flexible earned wage advance benefit
  • Signing bonus available
  • Regional Stability & Flexibility
  • Strong NJ regional footprint with internal transfer options when life changes
  • Long-term career stability within a growing organization
  • We proudly support H-1B transfer opportunities for qualified candidates seeking long-term career growth
  • What Our Therapists Do
  • Evaluate and diagnose each patient while developing individualized rehabilitation goals and treatment plans
  • Deliver exceptional evidence-based patient care across outpatient orthopedic and rehabilitation populations

Maintain high levels of communication with Chiropractors, Acupuncturists, Occupational Therapists, and other providers to ensure quality patient care

  • Complete notes thoroughly and in a timely manner to maintain collaborative care across disciplines
  • Participate in monthly meetings to identify challenges, improve clinic operations, and achieve clinic goals
  • Support clinical excellence through continuing education and company initiatives focused on patient outcomes

About SportsMed Physical Therapy

SportsMed is a leading outpatient physical therapy provider in the Northeast delivering high-quality, multidisciplinary care across orthopedic, sports, neurological, vestibular, and rehabilitation populations.

Our facilities feature state-of-the-art equipment for the effective treatment of a variety of orthopedic and sports-related injuries.

Our mission is simple

  • Compassionate, Collaborative, and Convenient Care for Our Communities
  • Our clinicians are the reason we continue to deliver on that promise every day.
  • Apply today and explore the right opportunity for your career path.

Requirements

  • New Jersey Physical Therapist License Required
  • New Grads and Experienced Physical Therapists are welcome!
  • Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Computer Literacy and EMR experience (WebPT is a plus)

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$95,000 - $120,000 a year

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Key Responsibilities

The physical therapist will evaluate and diagnose patients to develop individualized rehabilitation goals and evidence-based treatment plans. They are also responsible for maintaining clear communication with other healthcare providers and ensuring timely clinical documentation.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient evaluationOrthopedic rehabilitationEvidence-based practice

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% have no call, 88% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$108k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $99k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
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About SportsMed Physical Therapy

Medical Practices
Glen Rock, NJ
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision
Life & Disability Insurance
Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
401(k) match
CEU reimbursement
Certification support (OCS, COMT)
Free Summit Education account
In-house CEUs