Physical Therapist (part-time/15 hpw)
Listed compensation
$65-$75/hr
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Job Description
HealthFitness, a Trustmark company, is a proven leader in providing fitness solutions that engage and connect people both on-site and online, to create a strong community of health. Our work focuses on creating meaningful connections with each of our participants to help them move forward.
We foster each individual’s journey by creating communities of health within the organizations we serve – so that everyone is supported. As an employee of HealthFitness you will enjoy a variety of health and financial benefits and receive competitive pay.
We provide personal and professional support, training and development and flexible employment opportunities.
About the Role
Join a unique physical therapy environment where you can focus on what matters most: helping people move better, feel better, and stay active. Located within a corporate fitness and wellness center, this role blends outpatient orthopedic care, injury prevention, wellness, and employee health in a setting that prioritizes outcomes over volume.
Unlike traditional clinic environments, this position offers the opportunity to provide individualized one-on-one care with flexible scheduling, and significant clinical autonomy. As a direct access physical therapist, you will evaluate and treat employees with musculoskeletal conditions while partnering with fitness, wellness, and occupational health professionals to support overall workforce health.
This per diem position typically supports ~15 hours per week (T/W/TH, no weekends) and is ideal for a clinician seeking flexibility, work-life balance, and the opportunity to practice at the top of their license in a collaborative, prevention-focused environment.
Why Physical Therapists Love This Role
- One-on-one patient care without productivity quotas.
- Flexible scheduling with consistent weekly hours.
- High degree of clinical autonomy and independent decision-making.
- Direct access practice model.
- Opportunity to combine treatment, prevention, wellness, and movement optimization.
- Corporate fitness center environment with engaged motivated participants.
- Ability to build lasting relationships and have a measurable impact on employee health.
Responsible for coordinating and delivering early intervention services with the overall focus being prevention of work-related injuries. Services will require PT to triage mild injuries and provide education and interventions within scope of position and deemed appropriate within client and OSHA guidelines.
Key Accountabilities
Supports the development and implementation of the yearly strategic business plan for the results-focused Injury Prevention program.
Coordinates the delivery of the Injury Prevention program throughout the client site(s) in collaboration with the client’s multi-disciplinary stakeholders (e. g., Medical, Safety, HR/Benefits, Management, Unions).
Interfaces with HealthFitness leadership, company management, and peripheral departments, as appropriate to assess client needs and identify HealthFitness programming solutions.
Participates in formal semi-annual performance appraisals and initiates formal corrective action process, as necessary.
- Leads individual worksite assessments, root cause analysis, body mechanic coaching and well-being education.
- Provide early intervention services for employees.
- Collect program data to support the program; manage and reports data for IPT services.
Regular communication with Corporate Support (i. e., IP&T, CSE) for ongoing strategy, success of program, and service delivery review.
Other duties as needed/assigned.
Education and Experience
B.S., M. S or higher degree in Physical Therapy.
Current Physical therapy licensure in New Jersey.
Current Adult CPR/AED/First Aid certifications from American Heart Association, American Red Cross, National Safety Institute, or American Safety & Health Institute required by start date. (Note: certification must have an in-person component and not 100% online/OSHA compliant).
2+ years’ experience in prevention and treatment and rehabilitation of orthopedic injuries and illnesses, ergonomic assessments/risk identification; injury prevention education and training; and wellness programs.
Demonstrated proficiency in Functional Movement Analysis and implementation of corrective interventions.
Demonstrated leadership, written and verbal communication skills, as well as the capability and broad-based interests to effectively deliver physical therapy treatment, prevention, and wellness services.
Strong people skills, a positive attitude and computer software skills sufficient to manage and operate participant management programs and databases.
- Exceptional interpersonal communication and customer service skills
- Proven ability to lead a team towards collective goals and strategy.
- Proven ability to collaborate, integrate, and partner with multidisciplinary teams/departments.
- Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work demands.
- Ability to effectively work independently or as part of a team.
Demonstrated experience delivering orthopedic and musculoskeletal physical therapy services in an outpatient, occupational health, sports medicine, or wellness-focused setting.
Strong clinical reasoning skills with the ability to independently manage a diverse caseload in an autonomous practice environment.
Experience developing individualized exercise and rehabilitation programs designed to improve functional outcomes and support return to work activities.
Applicants must meet hiring requirements including but not limited to pre-employment drug test. The compensation range for this role is $65.00 - $75.00/hour. The final wage offer will be determined based on factors such as location, qualifications, experience, skill set, and other relevant factors. We understand that compensation is an important factor when considering a new opportunity, and we strive to provide a competitive wage within the market.
Brand: HealthFitness
HealthFitness is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our people and our business. We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Key Responsibilities
The physical therapist will provide one-on-one patient care, evaluate musculoskeletal conditions, and coordinate injury prevention services within a corporate wellness environment. They will also collaborate with multidisciplinary stakeholders to implement strategic business plans and manage program data.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a B.S., M.S., or higher degree in Physical Therapy and possess a current New Jersey license. At least 2 years of experience in orthopedic injury treatment, prevention, and ergonomic assessments is required, along with current CPR/AED/First Aid certifications.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In New Jersey, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (504 salary observations; 1,785 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (11,898 salary observations; 60,349 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 ~$146k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $134k 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 | 6.0 / 10 · above average in physical therapy | ranked against 21,894 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| New Jersey vs national | $99k median in New Jersey | $94k nationally (+5%)504 state / 11,898 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$134k in purchasing power | New Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in New Jersey | 688 active | 21,634 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 23% no call · 57% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New Jersey Physical Therapist listings: 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 15% offer loan repayment739 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,629 in the last 30 days | 4,305 the 30 days before (+77%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist (part-time/15 hpw) at Health Fitness a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,894 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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