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Ironside Human Resources
Toms River, New Jersey

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistIncludes callNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$41-$70/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

A facility near Tom's River, NJ is seeking a Physical Therapist to join their team! Comprehensive benefits program and great team to be a part of!

Pay Range: $41.00-$70.00/hr

Physical Therapist Opportunity

  • Full-time permanent opportunity
  • Day Shift

Signing Bonus Available

Physical therapist evaluates patients with orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and medically complex conditions to develop individualized treatment plans that improve mobility, strength, balance, and functional independence.

Provides evidence-based physical therapy interventions in an acute inpatient setting, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to support safe mobility, discharge planning, and optimal patient outcomes.

Documents patient progress, educates patients and caregivers on therapeutic exercises and safety strategies, and recommends appropriate assistive devices and post-acute care needs.

Physical Therapist Qualifications

  • Physical therapist must have or be eligible for Physical therapist license in the state of NJ
  • CPR required upon hire
  • Previous experience is a plus!

About the Location

Conveniently located along the Jersey Shore with easy access to beaches, parks, marinas, and outdoor recreation, while remaining within driving distance of both New York City and Philadelphia.

Offers a strong healthcare presence, excellent shopping and dining options, quality schools, and a variety of suburban neighborhoods for professionals and families.

Features year-round community events, waterfront activities, boating, fishing, and nearby attractions including state parks and coastal destinations.

Combines the benefits of coastal living with a more affordable cost of living than many nearby metropolitan areas, providing an excellent work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist evaluates patients with complex medical conditions to develop and implement individualized treatment plans. They provide evidence-based interventions in an acute inpatient setting while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe mobility and effective discharge planning.

Requirements

Candidates must hold or be eligible for a Physical Therapist license in the state of New Jersey. A CPR certification is required upon hire, and previous experience is considered a plus.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Orthopedic evaluationNeurological evaluationCardiopulmonary evaluationTreatment planningPatient documentationPatient educationMobility trainingStrength trainingBalance trainingInterdisciplinary collaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% have no call, 72% 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)), 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).

Ironside Human Resources holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 167 active listings.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution39 jobs · 28 employers

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<$110k
14
$110k-125k
5
$125k-140k
3
$140k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks37 jobs · 28 employers

401k / retirement match
89% this job
CME allowance
81%
Sign-on bonus
65% this job
Loan repayment
27%
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

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

  • No nights
  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Toms River

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$517k
Typical market rent
$2,934/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 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 Ironside Human Resources

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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Plan
PTO
Sign-On Bonus