Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist 8.4 Work-LifeNo callFull-Time

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

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient evaluationClinical assessmentEvidence-based practiceDiagnostic imaging

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.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in New Jersey?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.4 / 10 · top 5% in physical therapyranked against 21,954 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$120k–$130kPhysical 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 powerNew Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in New Jersey689 active21,973 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 34% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew Jersey Physical Therapist listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 15% offer loan repayment742 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,954 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

44 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

44 jobs · 23 employers
18
<$110k
17
$110k-125k
1
$131k
6
$140k-155k
2
$155k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

43 jobs · 23 employers
401k / retirement match
93% this job
Sign-on bonus
58%
CME allowance
58% this job
Loan repayment
28%
Relocation assistance
2%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist

Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

$165,000
#2

Physical Therapist (PT) Home Health | $150,000 Annual Salary (Redding)

Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

$150k-$160k
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist - Berkeley/Richmond

$150k
#4

Home Health Physical Therapist - Glendale

$150k
+ 42 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 8.4
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,954 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
New Jersey Centers of Physical Therapy logo

About New Jersey Centers of Physical Therapy

Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists
Riverdale, NJ
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision
IRA: Vanguard retirement plan with employer match
4 weeks PTO
In-person CEU courses with industry experts
MedBridge access
Mentorship program
Flexible full-time scheduling options
Option to design a 3-, 4-, or 5-day workweek

Living in Riverdale

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$604k≈ 5.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,065/mo≈ 31% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
28 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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