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Priority Group Services
Passaic, New Jersey

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$60-$65/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

  • Make a Difference Every Day as a Physical Therapist (PT)
  • Join our team and provide compassionate care to individuals in their homes!
  • Your Next Career Chapter Starts Here!

Are you struggling to find a company that truly sees your worth—one that treats you with compassion, recognizes your hard work, and opens doors to new opportunities?

Are you passionate about helping people? If so, this may be the right position for you!

At Priority Group Services, we believe that when our team members thrive, our communities thrive. That’s why we’re not just offering you a job—we’re inviting you to join a mission.

About Us

Priority Group Services offers top-tier staffing solutions for both medical and non-medical positions. Our comprehensive services ensure your needs are met with professionalism and efficiency.

What WE Do

  • Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
  • Personal Care & Transition Care
  • Companionship
  • Clinical Support
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Care Management

Our Vision

To be the premier provider of essential services in New Jersey—known for compassionate care, reliable staffing, and solutions that enrich lives and strengthen communities.

What We’re Looking For

We’re searching for compassionate, reliable, and dedicated individuals who take pride in making a difference in people’s lives. The ideal candidate is patient, respectful, and eager to grow both personally and professionally.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

At Priority Group Services, you’re more than just an employee—you’re part of a family that values integrity, excellence, and compassion. We recognize your hard work, support your career growth, and offer opportunities to expand your skills while serving your community.

What You'll Do

Assess patients' physical abilities, medical histories, and conditions to create individualized treatment plans.

  • Develop tailored rehabilitation plans based on patient needs, goals, and medical conditions.
  • Teach and guide patients through exercises to improve mobility, strength, and function.
  • Use various methods like manual therapy, modalities (heat, cold, electrical stimulation), and other techniques to alleviate pain.
  • Educate patients about their conditions, treatment plans, and ways to prevent further injury or pain.
  • Regularly track patients' progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.

Maintain detailed records of patient evaluations, treatments, and progress reports for legal, insurance, and healthcare purposes.

The Ideal Candidate

  • Valid license to practice as a Physical Therapist in the state of New Jersey
  • Strong patient assessment or evaluation skill
  • Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to develop and implement effective treatment plans
  • Commitment to providing compassionate and patient-centered care

Why Choose Priority Group Services?

  • Flexible scheduling options – Work when it suits you best.
  • Rewarding work – Make a meaningful impact in the lives of those in need.
  • Supportive team environment – Work with a collaborative, caring staff.
  • Opportunities for growth – Gain valuable experience and build your career.
  • Inclusive and welcoming culture – Be part of a community that values and supports you.
  • If this is something you're interested in, APPLY NOW!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Please visit our website prioritygroupsnj.org and/or contact us at: 201-305-0936 or thru email: ddd@prioritygroupsnj.org

You may email us your resume or apply using the following link: forms. gle

  • Job Title: Physical Therapist (PT)
  • Location: In-Person
  • Pay Rate: $60.00 - $65.00 per diem
  • Shift Coverage: Part-time (Daytime Shift)

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist is responsible for assessing patients' physical abilities and creating individualized rehabilitation plans to improve mobility and strength. They provide manual therapy and educate patients on injury prevention while maintaining detailed progress records.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Physical Therapist license in the state of New Jersey and possess strong patient evaluation skills. Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Rehabilitation PlanningPatient EducationMobility ImprovementInterpersonal CommunicationTreatment Plan ImplementationClinical Documentation

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 43% have no call, 53% require no weekends.

In New Jersey, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (589 salary observations; 1,495 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,786 salary observations; 56,355 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)). 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at Priority Group Services 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 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution19 jobs

4
<$125k
3
$125k-140k
8
$140k-155k
4
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs

401k / retirement match
64%
CME allowance
59%
Sign-on bonus
41%
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Care Physical Therapist- Independent Contractor (Sussex County)Per Diem

US Physical Therapy · Sussex County, New Jersey

$19k-$24k
#2

Home Health Physical TherapistContract

Concierge Home Care · Tallahassee, Florida

$70-$75/hr
#3

Physical Therapist (PT) Acute Care TempForce

$75/hr
#4

Travel Physical Therapist

$75/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Passaic

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$550k
Typical market rent
$2,093/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Priority Group Services

Staffing and Recruiting
Newark, New Jersey
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
Supportive team environment
Opportunities for growth
Inclusive culture