Pays $60.26 Hourly — Physical Therapist market median is ~$92k (6 jobs)
Physical Therapist (Per Diem)
About the Role
Per diem physical therapist at Hackensack Meridian Health. $60.26/hr flat rate. Evaluates and implements PT treatment programs. Brick, NJ.
Join Hackensack Meridian Health as a Physical Therapist – Per Diem, $60.26/hr in Brick, New Jersey, United States. Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $60.26/hr.
- Health Insurance (for 20+ hrs/week)
- Dental
- Vision
- Paid Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Retirement Benefits
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join Hackensack Meridian Health as a Physical Therapist – Per Diem, $60.26/hr.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist evaluates, plans, and implements goal-oriented treatment programs to restore patient function and prevent disability. They also participate in discharge planning, patient education, and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an APTA accredited program or equivalent and hold a valid Physical Therapist license. The role requires the physical ability to perform tasks such as lifting, standing, and moving around, as well as BLS certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 43% have no call, 55% require no weekends.
In New Jersey, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (951 salary observations; 1,262 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (20,688 salary observations; 47,064 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; 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)). 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 6 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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