Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$85,467 - $141,066
Listing transparency2 of 6 stated
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
Physical Therapist
Adult Outpatient Therapy
The Physical Therapist Will
Develop proper therapeutic treatment plan of care and anticipated outcome for each patient in accordance with a written and signed Physician's order or prescription, as appropriate to the ages of the patients growth and development through the life cycle factors
Modify treatment plan based on patient response and/or ineffectiveness as noted in the medical record.
Demonstrate effective teaching skills with patients/family members/caregivers and maintains safety and care of the patient during treatment sessions
Assist in discharge planning of patients along with other members of the health care team
Document initial assessments, reassessments and progress notes for each patient in accordance with established department policy and procedures
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's, Master's degree or DPT, graduate of an entry level masters or doctorate program in Physical Therapy from a college or university accredited by Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
Requires a current New Jersey State license and registration in Physical Therapy or eligibility.
Previous experience preferred but not necessary. New graduates acceptable.
Requires analytic ability, use of independent judgment and sufficient interpersonal and communication skills for interaction with patients, families, students, peers and other health care professionals.
BLS Certification required, as approved by the American Heart Association.
Salary Range: 41.09 - 67.82 USD
We offer competitive base rates that are determined by many factors, including job-related work experience, internal equity, and industry-specific market data. In addition to base salary, some positions may be eligible for clinical certification pay and shift differentials.
The salary range listed for exempt positions reflects full-time compensation and will be prorated based on employment status.
Saint Peter's offers a robust benefits program to eligible employees that will support you and your family in working toward achieving and maintaining secure, healthy lives now and into the future. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; savings accounts, voluntary benefits, wellness programs and discounts, paid life insurance, generous 401(k) match, adoption assistance, back-up daycare, free onsite parking, and recognition rewards.
You can take your career to the next level by participating in either a fully paid tuition program or our generous tuition assistance program. Learn more about our benefits by visiting our site at Saint Peter's.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist will develop and modify therapeutic treatment plans based on patient response and clinical assessments. They are also responsible for documenting patient progress and assisting the healthcare team with discharge planning.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at Saint Peters Healthcare System a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,484 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
Physical Therapist Career Context
In New Jersey, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (376 salary observations; 1,420 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (9,351 salary observations; 50,511 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% have no call, 82% require no weekends.
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.6% 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)), so the posted ~$113k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $104k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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