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Ivy Rehab
Waldwick, New Jersey

Area Director/Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$115k-$125k

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

State of Location

New Jersey

Position Summary

An Area Director at Ivy Health leads the success of multiple clinics by driving strong operational performance, developing high-performing leaders, and ensuring exceptional patient care. The role blends strategic oversight with hands-on coaching, financial accountability, and culture building across a growing region. Area Directors play a key role in scaling Ivy’s mission while empowering Clinic Directors and their teams to thrive.

Job Description

  • Area Director/Physical Therapist
  • Location: 136 Hopper Ave, Waldwick, NJ 07463
  • Compensation: $115000 - $125000 annually

Join Ivy Health's dedicated team where you’re not just an employee, but a valued teammate! Together, we provide world-class care in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) services. Our culture promotes authenticity, inclusion, growth, community, and a passion for exceptional care for every patient.

Why Choose Ivy Health?

Exceptional Workplace: A prestigious honor to be recognized by Gallup as an Exceptional Workplace, recognizing the most engaged workplace cultures in the world.

Intelligent Documentation: With the utilization of ScribeIQ (an AI documentation tool), clinicians can expect a significant reduction in their normal documentation time, allowing them to spend more quality time with patients and keeping their notes AT work.

Innovative Resources & Mentorship: Access to abundant resources, robust mentorship, and career advice for unparalleled success.

Exceeding Expectations: Deliver best-in-class care and witness exceptional patient outcomes.

Exceptional Partnerships: Collaborate with leaders like Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) and educational partners for continuous learning.

Benefits (Start Within 30 Days)

  • Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
  • Paid parental leave, short- and long-term disability
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) + discount program
  • Complimentary therapy services
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Up to 20 PTO days, 6 holidays, 2 CEU days, and CEU reimbursement annually
  • NPTE prep course funded by Ivy

Position Qualifications

  • Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
  • Current licensure as an Physical Therapist within the respective state.
  • 3-5+ years of proven dedication and experience in a multi-site healthcare setting.
  • 1-3+ years of supervisory experience, preferably in outpatient care.
  • Passion for leadership, mentoring others, and fostering success.
  • Strong desire for continuous learning and professional growth.
  • Dedication to exceptional patient outcomes and quality of care.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the recruiting and employment process. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and organizational need. Any listed salary range or contractual rate does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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Key Responsibilities

The Area Director leads multiple clinics by driving operational performance and developing high-performing leadership teams. This role balances strategic oversight with hands-on coaching to ensure exceptional patient care and regional growth.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physical Therapy program with current state licensure. The role requires 3-5+ years of multi-site healthcare experience and 1-3+ years of supervisory experience in an outpatient setting.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Operational leadershipMulti-site managementStrategic planningStaff mentorshipClinical documentationTeam developmentHealthcare management

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% have no call, 64% 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 (14,787 salary observations; 56,350 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 ~$120k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $110k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Ivy Rehab ranks #9 of 10 employers hiring Physical Therapist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution39 jobs · 22 employers

16
<$110k
16
$110k-120k
0
$120k-130k
2
$130k-140k
5
$140k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks38 jobs · 22 employers

401k / retirement match
87% this job
CME allowance
71% this job
Sign-on bonus
61%
Loan repayment
24%
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$150k-$160k
#3

Physical Therapist - Studio City

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#4

Physical Therapist - West Hollywood

$90k-$140k
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,017 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Waldwick

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$763k≈ 6.6× annual pay
Median resident rent
$3,446/mo≈ 36% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Ivy Rehab

Wellness and Fitness Services
White Plains, New York
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
Paid parental leave, short- and long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) + discount program
Complimentary therapy services
401(k) with company match
Up to 20 PTO days, 6 holidays, 2 CEU days, and CEU reimbursement annually
NPTE prep course funded by Ivy