Physical Therapist

New Jersey Doctors of Physical Therapy; Riverdale (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

IRA with employer match

PTO 4 weeks

Mentorship program

CEU access

Job summary

The New Jersey Doctors of Physical Therapy is a clinician-led practice offering a growth-focused environment for DPTs. Clinicians typically see 1–2 patients per hour, enabling individualized care and ongoing professional development.

We offer mentorship with board-certified DPT mentors, a structured Ascend model, and a total compensation package up to $130,000+ including benefits, with your salary progressing through a training period.

Qualifications

• New graduates welcome to join a growth-minded team.
• DPT required to practice with patients.
• Mentorship and clinical development provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in a clinician-led, growth-focused setting.
• Maintain a flexible full-time schedule with options for 3–5 day workweeks.
• Contribute to a mentorship-driven culture and clinical development initiatives.

Skills

Mentorship

Clinical development

Patient care

Leadership

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Job description

Join a clinician-led practice built for growth-minded Doctors of Physical Therapy

At The New Jersey Doctors of Physical Therapy, we are the largest PT-owned practice in the state and are recognized by our patients as the 5-Star Standard for Physical Therapy Care. We offer the opportunity to earn $120,000+, with total compensation valued up to $130,000+ including benefits, supported by structured mentorship, clinical development, and a clear growth path within an independently operated practice. NJDPT offers a long-term career path without the high-volume feel of many corporate outpatient models. Our clinicians typically treat 1–2 patients per hour, allowing time for individualized care, clinical growth, and work-life balance. Whether you are a new graduate, early-career clinician, or experienced DPT, spend part of a day with us to experience our culture firsthand.

Our Mentorship Program

• Dedicated 1:1 mentorship sessions with an experienced team of highly credentialed, board-certified DPT mentors
• Intentional mentor matching and access across a wide range of clinical expertise
• Development of clinical reasoning, treatment planning, and patient-care skills needed to practice at the full scope of the profession
• Strengthen your ability to evaluate, assess, and make sound clinical decisions
• Develop decision-making grounded in best evidence, provider expertise, and patient values
• Expand your clinical lens through exposure to imaging, diagnostics, and lab data
• Participate in advanced case discussions, treatment roundtables, and meaningful clinical collaboration

Compensation & Benefits

• Total compensation package valued up to $130,000+, including benefits
• Salary progression up to $120,000+ following the structured training and development period
• Growth supported through NJDPT’s Ascend Compensation Model, which recognizes clinical development, professional growth, mentorship, leadership, and meaningful contributions to the practice
• Medical, dental, and vision
• IRA: Vanguard retirement plan with employer match

Schedule & Caseload

• 1–2 patients per hour — a sustainable model, not high-volume care
• Flexible full-time scheduling options
• Option to design a 3-, 4-, or 5-day workweek
• 4 weeks PTO

Development

• In-person CEU courses with industry experts + MedBridge access
• Low patient volume designed to support clinical learning and development
• Opportunities to grow clinically, mentor others, pursue advanced training, contribute to leadership initiatives, and advance through NJDPT’s Ascend Compensation Model

If you’re a new graduate, early-career Doctor of Physical Therapy, or experienced clinician looking to learn, grow, and build a long-term career in a clinician-led practice.