Home Care Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$120k
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Job Description
Join a clinician-led practice built for growth-minded Doctors of Physical Therapy
At 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+ within an independently operated, clinician-led practice that prioritizes professional development and work-life balance.
Our home care clinicians deliver individualized, one-on-one treatment in patients' homes, with the flexibility to manage their schedules and caseloads while benefiting from structured mentorship and clinical collaboration.
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
Competitive starting salary commensurate with experience, with the opportunity to earn $120,000+ in annualized base salary based on completed visits and productivity.
Growth supported through NJDPT’s Ascend Home Care Compensation Model, which recognizes productivity, clinical performance, and meaningful contributions to patient care
- Medical, dental, and vision
- IRA: Vanguard retirement plan with employer match
- Schedule & Caseload
- Individualized, one-on-one patient care in the comfort of patients' homes
- Flexible scheduling based on clinician availability and patient needs
- Opportunity to develop and manage a home care caseload within our service areas
- Clinical autonomy supported by NJDPT's experienced team of Doctors of Physical Therapy
- Development
- In-person CEU courses with industry experts + MedBridge access
- Individualized patient care 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 Home Care 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, one-on-one physical therapy treatment to patients in their homes. Manage personal caseloads while participating in clinical collaboration and mentorship programs.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree. 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
In New Jersey, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$100k (531 salary observations; 1,678 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,688 salary observations; 66,259 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 ~$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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.9 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapy | ranked against 21,786 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $120k | Physical Therapy median $99k (middle half $86k–$108k)953 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Jersey vs national | $100k median in New Jersey | $94k nationally (+6%)531 state / 12,688 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$110k in purchasing power | New Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in New Jersey | 717 active | 21,934 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 48% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New Jersey physical therapist listings (all specialties): 29% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 16% offer loan repayment757 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 8,101 in the last 30 days | 4,345 the 30 days before (+86%)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 Home Care Physical Therapist at New Jersey Centers of Physical Therapy a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,786 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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