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LHC Group$110,000–$120,000/yrFull time, Per diem, Part timePosted 1y+ agoStill open, checked every night
  • PRN / per diem
  • Driver's license

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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).

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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%

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About the job

We are hiring for a Full Time Home Health Physical Therapist to join our team in Parsippany, NJ!

Pay Range $110,000 - $120,000 / Year depending on experience.

  • New Graduates encouraged to apply- 1:1 mentoring
  • Ask us about our Kickstart Bonus Program for new graduate Physical Therapists
  • Paid on the job training

At Patient Care Home Health, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve - it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.

As a Physical Therapist, you can expect

  • the ability to build in-person trusted therapist-patient relationships
  • continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities
  • independence and autonomy
  • career growth possibilities

Give your passion to serve others and your drive for better, more advanced quality healthcare.

The Physical Therapist (PT, DPT, RPT) in Home Health is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to functional status/mobility, endurance/stamina, pain and other medical conditions. Based on this assessment and evaluation, the Physical Therapist works to help determine a treatment plan, performs interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well-being, and evaluates the patient's progress

  • Evaluates the patient's functional status and physical therapy needs. Assists the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care.
  • Observes and reports the patient's response to treatment and any changes in his/her condition to the supervising nurse and/or the physician.
  • Treats patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and / or maintain maximum functioning using acceptable standards of practice.
  • Instructs and informs participating members of the health care team, the patient, and the family/caregivers regarding the plan of care, functional limitations, and progress toward goals.

Licensure Requirements

  • Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of NJ.
  • Current CPR certification
  • Must have a current driver's license and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle

At LHC Group we are proud to offer benefits that support your physical and emotional wellbeing. Review LHC Group's comprehensive benefits and perks: https://bit.ly/LHCGBenefits

LHC Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

Patient Care a part of LHC Group family of providers – the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: It's all about helping people.

From LHC Group's job posting for Parsippany, NJ, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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