Physical Therapist (PT)
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open physical therapist jobs in New Jersey post a median of $57.68 an hour, the middle half $55.51–$78.36, across 125 jobs that state their pay. Physical therapists employed in New Jersey earn a median of $53.91 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
About the job
This is an official AristaCare Talent Acquisition job posting. Candidates who apply through this posting will work directly with our in-house Talent Acquisition Team throughout the recruitment process - not through a third-party staffing or recruitment agency.
Available Shift: Weekend Per Diem
Job Purpose: To assist in planning, organizing, developing, and directing Physical therapist services in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, and as may be directed by DOR, Administrator, or Regional support team to assure the highest degree of quality resident care is always maintained.
Job Functions
- Provide Physical therapist services to residents in accordance with established standards of practice, Company procedures, Therapy Department procedures and productivity standards.
- Adhere to Company procedures regarding documentation and billing of Physical therapist services.
- Demonstrate sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation, and follow-up of resident therapy programs.
- Conduct screening of residents at regular intervals to determine the need for intervention/treatment.
- Conduct timely screening of residents referred to physical therapy to determine the need for intervention/ treatment.
- Evaluate residents to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation.
- Conduct specialized evaluations as indicated.
- Develop treatment plans by establishing short and long-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.
- Interpret and communicate evaluation findings, treatment plans, and recommendations to residents, families/ responsible parties, and interdisciplinary team members.
- To complete compliant and medically necessary documentation from CMS expectations in NetHealth EMR systems
Education & Requirements
- Minimum of Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
- Must have an active Physical Therapy license in state(s) of practice
- At least 6 months experience in a Nursing Facility
- Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification -
- Assume responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification.
Benefits
- Competitive pay rates
- Medical, Dental, Vision
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Our team will provide you with the most accurate and up-to-date information about available positions, schedules, pay rates, incentives, benefits, and career opportunities.
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From AristaCare At Whiting's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About AristaCare At Whiting
AristaCare At Whiting is a 180 (source: Medicare Care Compare: AristaCare At Whiting)-bed nursing home in Whiting, NJ, certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, therapists and nursing assistants. Source: Medicare Care Compare: AristaCare At Whiting
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