physical therapist
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 $52.50–$73.93, across 160 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).
Licensed in another state?
New Jersey issues and accepts PT Compact privileges: a physical therapist or PT assistant whose home state is a member can take this job on a compact privilege instead of a New Jersey license, $85 for a PT. (PT Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) For a New Jersey license, apply to the New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for a license by endorsement ($125, by its own page): what New Jersey asks. Every state's PT Compact status.
What New Jersey requires of a physical therapist
Physical therapist license, from the New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
- A license by reciprocity requires a completed application and fee, consent to a criminal history record background check (FBI and New Jersey State Police), a current license in good standing from a state with substantially equivalent requirements, at least one year of licensed practice within the five years before applying, the online jurisprudence assessment module, and a New Jersey agent for service of process if the applicant has no New Jersey residence or office.
- Staying active: Licenses are renewed every two years, with at least 30 credits of continuing education and competency in each biennial period, including four credits of jurisprudence and professional ethics.
Physical therapist jobs and requirements in New Jersey · Every state's rule
Physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy jobs in our research
- How long these jobs stay listed: Still listed at 7 days 87.1%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.21x · Clicks 25
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 52.9% · Stating an hourly rate 32.3%
From every open job we read and every apply click on this site, as of 11 Nov 2026. Every figure for Physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy jobs
About the job
NOW HIRING – PHYSICAL THERAPISTS
Axia Care Center | Skilled Nursing & Subacute Rehabilitation
? NEW GRADUATES WELCOME!
Start your Physical Therapy career in a supportive skilled nursing and subacute rehabilitation environment where you can gain hands-on experience and grow professionally.
We Offer
- Competitive compensation
- Student Loan / Tuition Assistance – up to $5,000
- Full-Time Physical Therapist opportunities
- Supportive clinical team
- Hands-on skilled nursing and subacute rehabilitation experience
- Career development and advancement opportunities
Requirements
- Current or eligible New Jersey Physical Therapist license
- New graduates who have completed required board/licensure requirements are encouraged to apply
- Commitment to providing high-quality resident care
COME IN FOR AN INTERVIEW!
We would love to meet you.
Axia Care Center
Tuition/student loan assistance is subject to eligibility requirements and employment agreement.
From Axia Care Center's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Axia Care Center
Axia Care Center hires nursing assistants, allied health staff and therapists in City of Orange, New Jersey.
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