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Gotham Enterprises
Perth Amboy, New Jersey

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$110k-$120k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

  • Outpatient Physical Therapist (PT)
  • Location: Perth Amboy, NJ
  • Setting: Orthopedic Outpatient Clinic
  • Employment: Full-Time
  • Compensation: $110,000–$120,000 annually + Benefits
  • Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
  • Patient Load: 2 patients per hour

Job Summary

A full-time Physical Therapist position is available in Perth Amboy, NJ, at a multidisciplinary outpatient orthopedic clinic. The practice is owned by an orthopedic surgeon and treats patients with a variety of musculoskeletal and postoperative conditions.

The role includes managing a schedule of two patients per hour, performing evaluations, providing treatment, and completing clinical documentation. You'll be responsible for monitoring patient progress and adjusting treatment plans when necessary.

Key Duties

  • Perform initial examinations and follow-up assessments.
  • Identify patient impairments and establish rehabilitation priorities.
  • Deliver therapeutic exercises, functional activities, and manual therapy when appropriate.
  • Manage treatment sessions for assigned orthopedic patients.
  • Evaluate treatment response and determine appropriate modifications.
  • Provide patient education on exercises and recovery expectations.
  • Communicate clinical concerns to referring providers when necessary.
  • Complete required daily notes and progress documentation.
  • Degree from an accredited physical therapy program.
  • Current New Jersey PT license or eligibility for licensure before starting.
  • Working knowledge of outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation.
  • Ability to manage treatment schedules and documentation.
  • Strong clinical reasoning and patient communication skills.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Continuing education allowance

Professional Liability Coverage

A regular weekday schedule, two patients per hour, and an orthopedic-focused setting are part of this opportunity. Submit your resume to apply.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will perform initial examinations, deliver therapeutic treatments, and manage a schedule of two patients per hour. They are also responsible for monitoring patient progress, adjusting treatment plans, and completing all necessary clinical documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree from an accredited physical therapy program and possess a current New Jersey PT license or be eligible for one. A working knowledge of outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation and strong clinical reasoning skills are required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient evaluationPostoperative careMusculoskeletal assessment

Physical Therapist Career Context

In New Jersey, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (522 salary observations; 1,726 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,288 salary observations; 64,780 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 ~$115k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $106k 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 score6.5 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapyranked against 21,960 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$110k–$120kPhysical Therapy median $100k (middle half $91k–$103k)19 comparable listings, Nov 2026
New Jersey vs national$99k median in New Jersey$94k nationally (+5%)522 state / 12,288 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$106k in purchasing powerNew Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in New Jersey697 active22,065 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 44% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew Jersey physical therapist listings (all specialties): 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 16% offer loan repayment739 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,998 in the last 30 days4,222 the 30 days before (+89%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Gotham Enterprisessilver tier, 84/100 · #3 of 11 for payTop Employers work-life index610 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,960 Physical Therapy listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at Gotham Enterprises a 6.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,960 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

39 jobs · 24 employers
8
<$110k
20
$110k-125k
2
$125k-140k
8
$140k-155k
1
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

36 jobs · 24 employers
401k / retirement match
83% this job
CME allowance
64% this job
Sign-on bonus
44%
Loan repayment
14%
PSLF eligible
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.5
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,960 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Gotham Enterprises

Hospitals and Health Care
Wilmington, DE
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Continuing education allowance
Professional liability coverage

Living in Perth Amboy

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$480k≈ 4.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,540/mo≈ 28% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 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.

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