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SportsMed Physical Therapy
Emerson, New Jersey

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$95k-$120k

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Job Description

$95,000–$120,000 + Signing Bonus + Career Growth Path

Grow Faster. Learn More. Elevate Your Career.

SportsMed Physical Therapy is hiring Physical Therapists across New Jersey as part of our continued expansion.

Whether you're a new graduate Physical Therapist looking for strong mentorship and support, or an experienced clinician seeking long-term career growth, we provide the structure, mentorship, and opportunity to help you succeed.

Ask about our Orthopedic Residency Program powered by HSS! Advance your clinical skills through expert-led mentorship, advanced orthopedic training, and hands-on intensives designed to prepare you for OCS certification.

At SportsMed, we don’t just offer jobs. We build careers.

  • Why Physical Therapists Choose SportsMed
  • Fast Career Growth & Advancement
  • Structured clinical career ladder with clear opportunities for long-term advancement
  • Clear advancement opportunities into senior clinical, leadership, and regional roles
  • Regional mentorship and hands-on professional development
  • Clinical Instructor opportunities for student mentorship
  • New Graduate Support & Mentorship
  • Strong onboarding and clinical mentorship
  • Direct support from experienced clinicians and leadership
  • Guided development in evaluation, treatment planning, documentation, and time management
  • Emphasis on confidence-building in early career clinicians
  • Orthopedic Residency Program powered by HSS!
  • Continuing Education & Development
  • CEU reimbursement
  • Certification support (OCS, COMT, and more)
  • Free Summit Education account
  • Exciting in-house CEUs
  • Full Benefits (Day One)
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Life & Disability Insurance
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
  • 401(k) match
  • Access to Rain – flexible earned wage advance benefit
  • Signing bonus available
  • Regional Stability & Flexibility
  • Strong NJ regional footprint with internal transfer options when life changes

Long-term Career Stability Within a Growing Organization

We proudly support H-1B transfer opportunities for qualified candidates seeking long-term career growth

What Our Therapists Do

  • Evaluate and diagnose each patient while developing individualized rehabilitation goals and treatment plans
  • Deliver exceptional evidence-based patient care across outpatient orthopedic and rehabilitation populations
  • Maintain high levels of communication with Chiropractors, Acupuncturists, Occupational Therapists, and other providers to ensure quality patient care
  • Complete notes thoroughly and in a timely manner to maintain collaborative care across disciplines
  • Participate in monthly meetings to identify challenges, improve clinic operations, and achieve clinic goals
  • Support clinical excellence through continuing education and company initiatives focused on patient outcomes

About SportsMed Physical Therapy

SportsMed is a leading outpatient physical therapy provider in the Northeast delivering high-quality, multidisciplinary care across orthopedic, sports, neurological, vestibular, and rehabilitation populations.

Our facilities feature state-of-the-art equipment for the effective treatment of a variety of orthopedic and sports-related injuries.

Our Mission Is Simple

  • Compassionate, Collaborative, and Convenient Care for Our Communities
  • Our clinicians are the reason we continue to deliver on that promise every day.
  • Apply today and explore the right opportunity for your career path.

Requirements

New Jersey Physical Therapist License Required

  • New Grads and Experienced Physical Therapists are welcome!
  • Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Computer Literacy and EMR experience (WebPT is a plus)

$95,000 - $120,000 a year

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate and diagnose patients to develop individualized rehabilitation goals and evidence-based treatment plans. Maintain clear communication with multidisciplinary providers and ensure timely, thorough clinical documentation.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Orthopedic rehabilitationPatient evaluationEvidence-based practiceClinical instruction

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

In New Jersey, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (603 salary observations; 1,532 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,993 salary observations; 57,271 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; 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).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution39 jobs · 25 employers

11
<$105k
20
$105k-120k
2
$120k-135k
3
$140k
3
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks38 jobs · 25 employers

401k / retirement match
84% this job
CME allowance
71% this job
Sign-on bonus
55% this job
Loan repayment
26%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist

Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

Salary Range: $165000.00
#2

Physical Therapist (PT) Home Health | $150,000 Annual Salary (Redding)

Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

$150k-$160k
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist - Hayward

$150k
#4

Physical Therapist - Studio City

$90k-$140k
+ 37 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 22,012 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Emerson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$761k≈ 8.0× annual pay
Median resident rent
$1,887/mo≈ 24% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
31 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About SportsMed Physical Therapy

Medical Practices
Glen Rock, NJ
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision
Life & Disability Insurance
Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
401(k) match
CEU reimbursement
Certification support (OCS, COMT)
Free Summit Education account
In-house CEUs