Physical Therapist

The New Jersey Centers of Physical Therapy; Riverdale Park (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1:1 mentorship sessions

In-person CEU courses

IRA: Vanguard retirement plan withemlo

Job summary

The New Jersey Doctors of Physical Therapy is seeking clinicians for a mentorship-driven role designed for growth. Clinicians will enter a structured program with 1–2 patients per hour, enabling individualized patient care and balanced workload.

The practice emphasizes clinical development and a clear career path. New graduates, early-career, and experienced DPTs are welcome to apply, with in-person mentorship, ongoing CEU opportunities, and a flexible, growth-focused environment.

Qualifications

• DPT degree (or current licensure) in Physical Therapy.
• Strong clinical reasoning and patient-care skills.
• Willingness to engage in mentorship and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care with a low-to-moderate caseload of 1–2 patients per hour.
• Participate in 1:1 mentorship sessions and NJDPT mentorship program.
• Engage in advanced clinical discussions, treatment planning, and evidence-based decision making.
• Pursue continuing education and leadership development within the Ascend Compensation Model.

Skills

Mentorship

Clinical development

Clinical reasoning

Treatment planning

Patient care

Evidence-based decisions

Imaging/ Diagnostics

Lab data

Case discussions

Clinical collaboration

Education

DPT (Doctor of Physical Therapy)

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.

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