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US Physical Therapy
Hackensack, New Jersey

Home Care Physical Therapist- Independent Contractor (Bergen County)

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$74-$95/visit

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Company Description

Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy is a comprehensive multidisciplinary company who offers Physical, Occupational, Speech Therapy, Massage and Acupuncture services. We take great pride in inspiring our team to create an everlasting bond with our patients, our doctors, and our community. But it’s not just what we do, it’s who we are. We are driven by our mission to continually invest in our people and offer the best workplace environment possible.

Job Description

We are looking for a motivated and passionate per diem Physical Therapist to provide in-home care. If you are a PT ready to take the next step forward in your career, we want to hear from you. Come be a part of a growing organization in a progressive, supportive, and innovative team!

  • All levels of experience are encouraged to apply and will train the right new graduate.
  • Job Type: Per Diem
  • Pay: $74-$95 per visit
  • Location: Bergen County, NJ
  • Schedule: Flexible!
  • What We Offer!
  • 1099 and W-2 options to fit your preferred work style
  • Competitive salary
  • Longstanding Success

Opportunities for Professional Growth and Development

  • A professional, supportive and fun work environment fostered by a team of well-respected clinicians who take pride in the challenges of meaningful work
  • Focus on Patient Care - Quick EMR (No Oasis required)
  • Great work/life balance
  • Flexibility and Autonomy - see patients any 7 days of the week
  • Preference given to see patients in your primary geographic area

Responsibilities

  • Accept and treat patients within your designated geographic area
  • Provide 1:1 treatment
  • Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans based on physician orders and patient needs
  • Deliver care that aligns with professional standards, agency policies, and the prescribed plan of care
  • Educate family members, home health aides, and other caregivers on proper therapy techniques

Plan, and carry out occupational therapy programs to maintain, improve or restore physical function, relieve pain, and prevent occupational dysfunction in patients.

Perform and document an initial exam, evaluating the data to identify problems and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention.

  • Provide timely and accurate documentation for each visit
  • Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit
  • Must be willing to treat geriatric patients.

Ignite Rehab (DBA Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy) offers offers a diverse and creative place to grow, learn, and contribute. If you are interested in joining a passionate and dedicated professional community, let’s talk!

Qualifications

Physical Therapist Program Graduate

  • Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of New Jersey or eligible.
  • Preferred Certifications: First Aid, AED, & CPR Certifications.
  • Home health experience is preferred but not required - We will provide you with a mentor to help with documentation and compliance.
  • Ability to travel to patients’ homes within the assigned geographic territory

Compensation: USD 74 - USD 95 - hourly

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningGeriatric CarePatient EducationPhysical TherapyHome Health Care

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 30% 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 ~$85k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $78k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

US Physical Therapy ranks #22 of 22 employers hiring contract/1099 Physical Therapist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Home Care Physical Therapist- Independent Contractor (Bergen County) at US Physical Therapy a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution50 jobs · 35 employers

30
<$115k
3
$115k-130k
10
$130k-145k
7
$145k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks47 jobs · 35 employers

401k / retirement match
83%
CME allowance
74%
Sign-on bonus
62%
Loan repayment
21%
Relocation assistance
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapy listings

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

Living in Hackensack

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$614k≈ 8.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,674/mo≈ 43% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
29 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.

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

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About US Physical Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
Garden City, NY
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

1099 and W-2 options
Flexible schedule
Quick EMR (No Oasis required)
Professional growth and development
Supportive work environment