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Erickson Senior Living
Tinton Falls, New Jersey

Physical Therapist - Home Care

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$55 per hour

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Location: Seabrook Village by Erickson Senior Living

We are hiring for a per diem position to support our Home Care Department, working with independently living residents.

No travel! All of our clients live within our gated community, recently named Asbury Park Press Best of the Best in 6 categories including Best Home Health Care Services.

We are hiring a resident-centered Physical Therapist to join our team. All of our residents live within our award-winning campus, creating an environment where you can be part of their journey throughout their continuum of care.

Our Physical Therapists provide a holistic approach, supporting the residents' physical, spiritual, emotional, and clinical needs.

They are responsible for implementing residents’ personal care plans, focusing on residents’ strengths, preferences, and preferred routines, while providing a sense of comfort, companionship, and belonging.

Our communities offer levels of care and include specialty programs such as: urinary incontinence, vestibular rehab, home safety assessment, movement disorders and low vision.

What We Offer

  • Onsite physicians group dedicated to only serving Erickson Senior Living residents
  • The opportunity to work with the interdisciplinary clinical team to ensure the needs of our residents are being addressed throughout their care.
  • Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all employees over 18 years of age.
  • A culture of diversity and inclusion, which builds on our values, vision, and mission.
  • A "career for life" approach to professional and personal development for our greatest asset; our employees.
  • Competitive benefits packages including medical, dental, vision (minimum 30hrs/wk+) and PTO plus volunteer hours, in accordance with applicable state law.
  • 401k with a company contribution up to 3% once eligible.
  • Continuing education assistance, certification reimbursement, and student loan refinancing partnership programs are available.
  • Access to our onsite gym, with state of the art equipment
  • Compensation: per diem rate of $55 per hour

What We Require

Must possess a valid and current state Physical Therapy license. Degree and training must meet current Medicare and state requirements.

  • The ability to complete documentation to meet reimbursement and regulatory requirements.
  • Therapeutic experience in older adults across multiple diagnostic groups is preferred.
  • Experience with seniors in home care setting preferred

Experience with OASIS Is a Plus

Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Seabrook is a beautiful 98-acre continuing care retirement community located in Tinton Falls, just six miles from the Jersey Shore. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care.

Seabrook helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us.

As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will implement personalized care plans for residents within the gated community, focusing on their physical, spiritual, and clinical needs. They will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide holistic care and support across various specialty programs.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a valid and current state Physical Therapy license and meet all Medicare and state training requirements. Experience working with older adults in a home care setting and familiarity with OASIS documentation are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Geriatric careLow vision therapyClinical documentationPatient care planningInterdisciplinary collaborationRehabilitation

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 43 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 7% are remote, 30% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

In New Jersey, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (422 salary observations; 1,458 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,783 salary observations; 58,901 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in New Jersey?
MeasureThis jobMarket
New Jersey vs national$99k median in New Jersey$94k nationally (+5%)422 state / 10,783 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$105k in purchasing powerNew Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in New Jersey683 active21,889 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 7% remote · 30% no call · 56% no weekends43 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew Jersey Physical Therapist listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 16% offer loan repayment735 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

43 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

20 jobs
3
<$105k
6
$105k-125k
3
$125k-145k
8
$145k-165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

23 jobs · 22 employers
401k / retirement match
87% this job
Sign-on bonus
30%
CME allowance
30% this job
Loan repayment
17% this job
Relocation assistance
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical Therapist (PT) – PRNPer Diem

Concierge Home Care · St. Cloud, Florida

$70-$100/hr
#2

Home Care Physical Therapist- Independent Contractor (Union County)Contract

US Physical Therapy · Union County, New Jersey

$74-$95/hr
#3

Home Care Physical Therapist- Per Diem (Ocean County)

$72-$95/hr
#4

Home Care Physical Therapist- Per Diem (Bergen County)

$72-$95/hr
+ 41 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,001 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Erickson Senior Living

Hospitals and Health Care
Catonsville, MD
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision (30+ hrs/wk)
PTO plus volunteer hours
401k with up to 3% company contribution
Continuing education assistance
Certification reimbursement
Student loan refinancing partnership
Onsite gym access
Onsite medical centers for employees

Living in Tinton Falls

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$686k
Typical market rent
$3,294/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 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.