Home Care Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistNo callFull-Time

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

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical decision makingDiagnostic imagingLab data analysis

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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in New Jersey?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.9 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapyranked against 21,786 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$120kPhysical 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 powerNew Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in New Jersey717 active21,934 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 48% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew 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 listings8,101 in the last 30 days4,345 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,786 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

40 jobs · 25 employers
10
<$110k
22
$110k-125k
1
$128k
7
$140k-155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

37 jobs · 25 employers
401k / retirement match
86% this job
CME allowance
65% this job
Sign-on bonus
49%
Loan repayment
19%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#2

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#3

Home Health Physical Therapist - Hayward

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#4

Traveler Physical Therapist: Dutch Harbor, AK

$2800/week
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.9
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,786 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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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
In-person CEU courses with industry experts + MedBridge access
Dedicated 1:1 mentorship sessions
Flexible scheduling

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.