Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
up to $130,000
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Job Description
Join a clinician-led practice built for growth-minded Doctors of Physical Therapy
At The New Jersey Doctors of Physical Therapy, we are the largest PT-owned practice in the state and are recognized by our patients as the 5-Star Standard for Physical Therapy Care.
We offer the opportunity to earn $120,000+, with total compensation valued up to $130,000+ including benefits, supported by structured mentorship, clinical development, and a clear growth path within an independently operated practice.
NJDPT offers a long-term career path without the high-volume feel of many corporate outpatient models. Our clinicians typically treat 1–2 patients per hour, allowing time for individualized care, clinical growth, and work-life balance.
Whether you are a new graduate, early-career clinician, or experienced DPT, we invite you to apply and spend part of a day with us to experience our culture firsthand.
Our Mentorship Program
- Dedicated 1:1 mentorship sessions with an experienced team of highly credentialed, board-certified DPT mentors
- Intentional mentor matching and access across a wide range of clinical expertise
- Development of clinical reasoning, treatment planning, and patient-care skills needed to practice at the full scope of the profession
- Strengthen your ability to evaluate, assess, and make sound clinical decisions
- Develop decision-making grounded in best evidence, provider expertise, and patient values
- Expand your clinical lens through exposure to imaging, diagnostics, and lab data
- Participate in advanced case discussions, treatment roundtables, and meaningful clinical collaboration
Compensation & Benefits
- Total compensation package valued up to $130,000+, including benefits
- Salary progression up to $120,000+ following the structured training and development period
- Growth supported through NJDPT’s Ascend Compensation Model, which recognizes clinical development, professional growth, mentorship, leadership, and meaningful contributions to the practice
- Medical, dental, and vision
- IRA: Vanguard retirement plan with employer match
- Schedule & Caseload
- 1–2 patients per hour — a sustainable model, not high-volume care
- Flexible full-time scheduling options
- Option to design a 3-, 4-, or 5-day workweek
- 4 weeks PTO
- Development
- In-person CEU courses with industry experts + MedBridge access
- Low patient volume designed to support clinical learning and development
Opportunities to grow clinically, mentor others, pursue advanced training, contribute to leadership initiatives, and advance through NJDPT’s Ascend Compensation Model
If you’re a new graduate, early-career Doctor of Physical Therapy, or experienced clinician looking to learn, grow, and build a long-term career in a clinician-led practice, we invite you to apply.
Key Responsibilities
Provide individualized physical therapy care to patients at a rate of 1-2 patients per hour. Engage in clinical reasoning, treatment planning, and collaborative case discussions to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must be Doctors of Physical Therapy (DPT). The role is open to new graduates, early-career clinicians, and experienced professionals.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
In New Jersey, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (618 salary observations; 1,565 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,367 salary observations; 58,963 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.4 / 10 · top 5% in physical therapy | ranked against 21,954 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $120k–$130k | Physical Therapy median $108k (middle half $98k–$110k)10 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| New Jersey vs national | $99k median in New Jersey | $94k nationally (+6%)618 state / 15,367 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$115k in purchasing power | New Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in New Jersey | 689 active | 21,973 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 34% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New Jersey Physical Therapist listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 15% offer loan repayment742 active listings, Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at New Jersey Centers of Physical Therapy a 8.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,954 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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