Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$65K - $117K
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Job Description
Physical Therapist - Full Time
Celebrate the Children School is pleased to announce that we have an anticipated opening for a full-time Physical Therapist for the 2026-2027 School Year.
Celebrate the Children is a well-respected, non-profit, state-approved private school for children with alternative learning styles that has been providing quality education services to the community for over twenty years.
At Celebrate the Children our Physical Therapists are surrounded by staff who are caring, compassionate, and dedicated to our program philosophy.
Requirements for Physical Therapist Include
- DOE Standard Certification required
- Valid PT license required
- Minimum of two years of experience working with the special needs population
- Minimum five (5) years of relevant experience, preferably within school and clinical settings.
- DIR experience is preferred but not required
Benefits for Physical Therapists Include
- Competitive Salary
- Medical Insurance (available for the first of the month following the hire date)
- Dental/Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401K Plan with Employer Match
- Physical Therapists at Celebrate the Children receive ongoing training and have opportunities for growth within the organization.
- Physical Therapists at Celebrate the Children enjoy a school schedule and the ease of working at only one location.
Qualified applicants should apply online to submit their resumes and current school certifications for immediate consideration.
Celebrate the Children is an EEOE M/F/V/D in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.
A salary range is provided in accordance with New Jersey pay transparency laws. Final salary is determined using a structured salary grid, taking into account years of relevant experience and educational qualifications, and is subject to the maximum limits established by the New Jersey Department of Education and the discretion of the Board of Directors. The salary provided is for a 10-month contracted position
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Key Responsibilities
Provide physical therapy services to children with alternative learning styles within a non-profit private school setting. Collaborate with a compassionate staff to implement program philosophies and support student development.
Requirements
Requires a valid PT license, DOE Standard Certification, and at least five years of relevant experience. Candidates must have a minimum of two years specifically working with special needs populations.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In New Jersey, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (513 salary observations; 1,807 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,385 salary observations; 67,385 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 ~$91k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $84k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 10% in physical therapy | ranked against 21,960 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $66k–$117k | Physical Therapy median $100k (middle half $95k–$108k)23 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Jersey vs national | $99k median in New Jersey | $94k nationally (+6%)513 state / 12,385 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$84k in purchasing power | New Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in New Jersey | 697 active | 22,079 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 44% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New 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 listings | 8,033 in the last 30 days | 4,481 the 30 days before (+79%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at Celebrate The Children a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,960 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,960 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
About Celebrate The Children
Benefits & Perks
Living in Denville
- Typical market rent
- $3,200/mo≈ 58% of gross pay
- State income tax
- Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.