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Physical Therapist Per Diem

Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey logoLutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey$65/hrJersey City, NJPosted 10mo ago
  • PRN / per diem

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This posting states $65 an hour. Open physical therapist jobs in New Jersey post a median of $58.66 an hour, the middle half $55.51–$78.36, across 148 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. 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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About the job

'I just love working there and that's a good place to work'

'It feels good every day to know that what you do at your job, will help and make a differece in somebody’s life. Especially elderly people that feel lonely, sick and abandoned by friends and family. We are there for them. I love to work at Lutheran and I love my Participants. Because of the pandemic we can’t see each other everyday-but I call them; and I can feel their happiness when they hear my voice. They know I care.We all do at Lutheran Senior Life At Jersey City.'

Those are real statements from real employees at Lutheran Senior LIFE.

We hope you feel the same way once you experience what it is like to work here.....

*Caring* *Teamwork* *Kindness* *Open Communication* *Positive Attitude* This is how our team members describe the culture at Lutheran Senior LIFE! Apply today to find out more!

We are hiring a Per Diem Physical Therapist for our PACE program! This position would fill in as needed between the hours 8:30a-5p Mon-Fri.

The Physical Therapist Assesses, plans, organizes, and administers rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.

Basic Qualifications

Education/Training/Certifications: Graduate of a physical therapy curriculum approved by one of the following: The American Physical Therapy Association; The Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association; The Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association and the American Physical Therapy Association.

Current Physical Therapist state license

Skill(s): Excellent verbal and written communication, service orientation, critical thinking, instructing, listening & time management.

Experience: Minimum 2 years practicing as Physical Therapist; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

We care about our team members and the people we serve, so we made the decision to require all employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Only candidates that are vaccinated or willing to be vaccinated should apply.

LSMNJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

From Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey's job posting, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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About Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey

Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey hires nurses, nursing assistants and therapists in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

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