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Gotham Enterprises
Paterson, New Jersey

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$110k-$120k

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Job Description

  • Physical Therapist (PT) – Outpatient Orthopedics
  • Location: Paterson, NJ
  • Setting: Multidisciplinary Orthopedic Outpatient Practice
  • Position: Full-Time
  • Salary: $110,000–$120,000 per year + Benefits
  • Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
  • Patient Volume: 2 patients per hour

Job Summary

We are hiring a Physical Therapist for an orthopedic outpatient clinic in Paterson, NJ. The practice is owned by an orthopedic surgeon and provides multidisciplinary care for patients recovering from injuries, orthopedic surgery, and other musculoskeletal conditions.

The PT will be responsible for patient evaluations, developing treatment plans, and providing ongoing rehabilitation services. You'll work with patients on improving mobility, strength, and physical function while maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct evaluations for patients with orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions.
  • Identify functional limitations and develop individualized treatment plans.
  • Provide therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and mobility training.
  • Support rehabilitation following orthopedic injuries and surgical procedures.
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment when appropriate.
  • Educate patients on home exercises and activity modifications.
  • Communicate relevant clinical findings with referring providers.
  • Complete timely progress notes and treatment documentation.
  • Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
  • Active New Jersey Physical Therapist license or eligibility for licensure before starting.
  • Knowledge of orthopedic assessment and rehabilitation techniques.
  • Ability to independently develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Strong clinical communication and documentation skills.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Paid holidays
  • Continuing education allowance

Professional Liability Insurance

If outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation aligns with your experience, submit your resume to be considered for the Paterson position.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program and an active New Jersey Physical Therapist license, or eligibility to obtain one before starting, are required. Candidates should know orthopedic assessment and rehabilitation techniques and be able to independently develop treatment plans, communicate clinically, and document care.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Musculoskeletal RehabilitationPatient EvaluationTreatment PlanningPost-Surgical RehabilitationProgress MonitoringPatient Education

Physical Therapist Career Context

In New Jersey, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (522 salary observations; 1,921 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (11,670 salary observations; 64,203 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 score6.5 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapyranked against 22,055 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$110k–$120kPhysical Therapy median $100k (middle half $98k–$101k)22 comparable listings, Nov 2026
New Jersey vs national$99k median in New Jersey$94k nationally (+6%)522 state / 11,670 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 Jersey698 active22,055 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 40% no call · 62% 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 repayment740 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,887 in the last 30 days4,353 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Gotham Enterprisessilver tier, 83/100Top Employers work-life index793 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (22,055 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 6.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,055 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

35 jobs · 27 employers
401k / retirement match
86% this job
CME allowance
71% this job
Sign-on bonus
54%
Loan repayment
23%
PSLF eligible
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.5
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,055 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

Medical Insurance
Dental
Vision
401(k) with Employer Match
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Continuing Education Allowance
Professional Liability Insurance

Living in Paterson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$508k≈ 4.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,889/mo≈ 21% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 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.