Home Care Physical Therapist- Per Diem
Listed compensation
$75 - $93/hr
- 80%better work-life than Physical Therapy peers
- 59%of Physical Therapy listings state pay
- +19%Physical Therapy listings, last 30 days
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Job Description
Company Description
Ignite Rehab, operating as part of Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy, is a multidisciplinary therapy provider offering Physical and Occupational Therapy services. We take great pride in inspiring our team to create an everlasting bond with our patients, our doctors, and our community. But it’s not just what we do, it’s who we are. We are driven by our mission to continually invest in our people and offer the best workplace environment possible.
Job Description
Ignite Rehab is looking for a motivated and passionate PER DIEM Physical Therapist to provide in-home care. If you are a Physical Therapist ready to take the next step forward in your career, we want to hear from you. Come be a part of a growing organization in a progressive, supportive, and innovative team!
- All levels of experience are encouraged to apply and will train the right new graduate.
- What We Offer!
- 1099 and W-2 options to fit your preferred work style
- Competitive salary
- Longstanding Success
Opportunities for Professional Growth and Development
- A professional, supportive and fun work environment fostered by a team of well-respected clinicians who take pride in the challenges of meaningful work
- Focus on Patient Care - Quick EMR (No Oasis required)
- Great work/life balance
- Flexibility and Autonomy - see patients any 7 days of the week
- Preference given to see patients in your primary geographic area
Responsibilities
- Accept and treat patients within your designated geographic area
- Evaluate patients’ needs for physical therapy in the home setting and develop individualized treatment plans
- Develop a plan of care and treatment goals in consultation with the physician, patient, and family
- Plan, prepare and implement customized therapy programs to restore function and promote independence
- Instruct family members, PTAs, Home Health Aides, and caregivers on appropriate therapy techniques
- Provide timely and accurate documentation for each visit
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members, especially around discharge planning
- Deliver care in compliance with agency policies and professional practice standards
Qualifications
Physical Therapist Program Graduate
- Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of New Jersey or eligible.
- Home health experience is preferred but not required - We will provide you with a mentor to help with documentation and compliance.
- Ability to travel to patients’ homes within the assigned geographic territory
Additional Information
The anticipated hourly range for this position is $75-93. Salary is based on various factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography.
Compensation: USD 75 - USD 93 - hourly
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Home Care Physical Therapist- Per Diem at US Physical Therapy a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,438 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
Physical Therapist Career Context
In New Jersey, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (180 salary observations; 381 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (4,091 salary observations; 14,079 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 35% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% 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)). 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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