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Basking Ridge, New Jersey

Physical Therapist (PT)

Physical TherapistIncludes weekendsNo nightsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$65 per hour

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Posted 55m ago · Verified live

Job Description

  • Physical Therapist - PRN
  • Pay: Up to $65.00 per hour
  • Day shift

Weekends as Needed

Fellowship Village is seeking a skilled and compassionate Physical Therapist to join our Rehabilitation team on a per diem basis.

In this role, you will organize and conduct physical therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation for our clients. You will lead client participation in activities designed to restore, reinforce, and enhance their physical performance, promoting independence and overall well-being. As a key part of our team, you will help our clients reduce or correct pathology, enhancing their mobility and quality of life.

Responsibilities

  • Client Evaluations: Evaluate clients, develop appropriate treatment goals, and implement physical therapy treatment plans while completing all necessary documentation related to the services
  • Therapeutic Techniques: Apply therapeutic techniques in areas such as gait, ambulation, muscle strength, coordination, endurance, mobility, posture control, sensory awareness, sitting and standing skills, balance, and orientation.
  • Adaptive Devices: Design and fit adaptive devices, including orthotics and prosthetics, and train clients on their proper use.
  • Collaboration: Consult with other members of the rehabilitation team to select the most appropriate therapeutic regimen, tailored to each client's needs and capabilities.
  • Client Instruction: Instruct clients on skills and techniques required for participation in mobility activities, and evaluate their progress, attitudes, and behavior as they relate to rehabilitation goals.
  • Program Adaptation: Adapt therapy programs according to the individual needs of each client.
  • Care Meetings: Attend and contribute to customer care, staffing, and other required meetings under the direction of the Director of Rehabilitation and/or Office Manager.
  • Documentation: Complete all clinical documentation in a timely manner to ensure that information is easily accessible in the resident’s medical chart.
  • Supervision: Supervise supportive personnel in accordance with state and professional standards.
  • Training Programs: Conduct training for medical, nursing, and other personnel on physical therapy techniques and objectives.
  • Equipment Maintenance: Clean, maintain, and report any necessary repairs for therapy equipment.
  • Customer Service: Ensure that clients and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere, which recognizes individual needs and rights.
  • Mission Support: Understand and support the mission and philosophy of Fellowship Village, Inc., contributing to the goals of the Board of Trustees and administration as part of the management team.

Equal Employment Opportunity is our commitment and goal. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status designated by federal, state, or local law.

Schedule: Day shift

Weekends as needed

Qualifications

Graduate of a physical therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association and the American Physical Therapy Association.

  • Licensed as required by the state of practice.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to patient-centered care.
  • Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Key Skills

Patient evaluationGait trainingMuscle strengtheningBalance trainingAdaptive device fittingMultidisciplinary collaborationPatient instructionRehabilitation planning

Physical Therapist Career Context

In New Jersey, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$100k (531 salary observations; 1,678 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,688 salary observations; 66,259 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 ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $124k 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 score5.1 / 10 · above average in physical therapyranked against 21,786 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$135kPhysical Therapy median $107k (middle half $72k–$130k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026
New Jersey vs national$100k median in New Jersey$94k nationally (+6%)531 state / 12,688 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$124k in purchasing powerNew Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in New Jersey717 active21,968 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 35% no call · 63% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew Jersey physical therapist listings (all specialties): 29% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 16% offer loan repayment757 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings8,101 in the last 30 days4,345 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,786 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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3
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9
$145k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

23 jobs
401k / retirement match
74%
CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,786 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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  • Includes weekends

Living in Basking Ridge

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$836k
Typical market rent
$3,496/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 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.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.