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SportsMed Physical Therapy
Essex County, New Jersey

Per Diem Physical Therapist / PTA

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$60-$70/hr

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Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

SportsMed Physical Therapy is seeking Per-Diem Physical Therapists and PTAs to handle coverage at multiple SportsMed locations in Essex County

SportsMed Physical Therapy is a leading outpatient physical therapy practice in the Northeast. We are a multidisciplinary practice, which allows us to provide high-quality comprehensive care for all patients that we treat. Our facilities feature state of the art equipment for the effective treatment of a variety of orthopedic and sports related injuries.

With our continued expansion, we are able to offer tremendous growth opportunities for our clinical staff. Our company’s mission is to provide compassionate, collaborative, and convenient care and our great clinicians allow us to continuously live up to this statement. Whether you are a new grad or an experienced Physical Therapist, SportsMed Physical Therapy is the place for you!

Check out our website at: http://spineandsportsmed.com/

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  • Physical Therapist Qualifications
  • New Jersey Physical Therapist License or PTA License
  • New Grads and Experienced Physical Therapists are Welcome!
  • Computer Literacy
  • Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Physical Therapist Responsibilities

Accurately evaluate, diagnose and treat patients, both physician referrals and direct access.

Assess each patient and develop appropriate rehabilitation goals.

Maintain high levels of communication with other service providers such as Chiropractors, Acupuncturists, and Occupational Therapists to ensure quality patient care.

Complete notes thoroughly and within a timely manner to ensure that collaborative care is maintained between other therapists.

Work towards the advancement of the clinic by maintaining clinical excellence through various CEUs.

Participate in monthly meetings led by the Clinic Director and Office Manager to identify challenges within the clinic to address and improve clinic flow.

Attend company-wide meetings to discuss various company initiatives to continuously improve clinical excellence and patient care.

  • Medical Specialties
  • Orthopedics
  • Geriatrics
  • Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Sports Medicine
  • Neurology
  • Vestibular
  • Manual Therapy

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$60 - $70 an hour

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Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients while developing personalized rehabilitation goals. They are also responsible for maintaining collaborative communication with other healthcare providers and ensuring accurate, timely clinical documentation.

Requirements

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

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationDiagnosisRehabilitation PlanningVestibular Therapy

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Per Diem Physical Therapist / PTA at SportsMed Physical Therapy a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 15% of all Physical Therapy physical therapist listings evaluated on our platform.

Physical Therapist Career Context

In New Jersey, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$97k (201 salary observations; 468 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (4,705 salary observations; 16,929 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% 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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