Physical Therapist (PT) Home Health
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–$79, across 125 jobs that state their pay. Physical therapists employed in New Jersey earn a median of $53.91 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
About the job
Home Health Physical Therapist (PT)
Part time and per diem opportunities in Middlesex County
Discover a new lane in therapy where treatments are personal and outcomes are optimal. As a Home Health PT, you’ll help patients regain their strength, manage their pain and reach their goals in a home setting where therapy is customized to their daily lives.
As the nation’s first home care company, Interim HealthCare® understands the value of home-based care to individuals struggling with strength and mobility challenges. As a Home Health PT, you can be the person who shows up and helps turn things around. If you’re ready for a challenging and rewarding new career path, you are made for this!
Our Home Health Physical Therapists enjoy some excellent benefits:
- 1:1 therapist-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomes
- Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance
- Online training, growth and ability to earn CEUs
- Tuition discounts through Rasmussen University
As a Home Health Physical Therapist, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:
- Provide home-based physical therapy to patients who have lost mobility, strength and functionality due to an illness or injury
- Work as part of a home health team which may include an RN, LPN, CNA, HHA, OT and SLP, focused on the patient’s plan of care and goals
- Observe movements, conduct assessments, document progress and modify care plan as needed
- Assist patient with exercises and hands-on therapy to manage pain and increase mobility
- Educate patients on their plan of care, established goals, exercises and self-care
- Coach family on the plan of care, therapy goals and safely assisting with exercises
A few must-haves for Home Health Physical Therapists
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Program and active PT license in New Jersey
- Minimum of 2 years of physical therapy experience, ideally in home healthcare
- CPR certification
- Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
- Good clinical judgement, strong interpersonal skills, dexterity and compassion
Why Work for Interim HealthCare?
Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Home Health Physical Therapists (PTs). Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to you is expressed through a family-oriented culture that values and appreciates therapists, and a passion to put patients first. Join a nationwide network of PTs who are making a significant impact in the lives of others through the personalized, home-based therapy they provide.
Interim HealthCare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.
From Interim HealthCare of Mercer's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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