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SportsMed Physical Therapy
Newark, 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 2h ago · Verified live

Job description

Join SportsMed Physical Therapy as a Physical Therapist – Signing Bonus, Ortho Residency in Newark, New Jersey, United States. $95,000–$120,000 + Signing Bonus + Career Growth Path Grow Faster. Learn More.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $95K - $120K
  • Visa sponsorship available.
  • Signing Bonus
  • CEU Reimbursement
  • Certification Support (OCS, COMT)
  • Free Summit Education Account
  • In-House CEUs
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join SportsMed Physical Therapy as a Physical Therapist – Signing Bonus, Ortho Residency.

Key Responsibilities

The physical therapist will evaluate and diagnose patients while developing individualized rehabilitation goals and evidence-based treatment plans. They will also maintain collaborative communication with other healthcare providers and ensure timely documentation of patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid New Jersey Physical Therapist license. The role is open to both new graduates and experienced clinicians who possess strong communication skills and computer literacy.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningOrthopedic rehabilitationClinical documentationInterpersonal skillsEMRWebPTTime managementEvidence-based practiceDiagnostic skills

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

In New Jersey, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (929 salary observations; 1,288 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (20,771 salary observations; 46,774 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; 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 ~$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).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

44 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution44 jobs · 26 employers

5
<$100k
9
$100k-110k
18
$110k-120k
12
$120k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks43 jobs · 26 employers

401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
67% this job
Sign-on bonus
51% this job
Loan repayment
33%
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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pay $145,600 to $176,800
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#3

PHYSICAL THERAPIST - Monmouth County

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

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About SportsMed Physical Therapy

Medical Practices
Glen Rock, NJ
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Signing Bonus
CEU Reimbursement
Certification Support (OCS, COMT)
Free Summit Education Account
In-House CEUs
Medical Insurance
Dental
Vision