Physical Therapist

Stern At Home Therapy; Union City (NJ); On-site; USD 82,656 - 117,096; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

PTO and paid holidays

401(k) with employer match

Student loan repayment assistance

Tablet and therapy equipment provided

Job summary

A home health therapy provider in New Jersey is seeking a Physical Therapist for flexible, 1:1 patient care in home settings. The role offers clinical autonomy, low productivity pressure, and strong administrative support. Responsibilities include evaluating and treating patients, developing care plans, and documenting in an EMR system. Benefits for full-time employees include medical insurance, retirement plans, and educational reimbursement. New graduates are encouraged to apply to experience home health therapy firsthand.

Qualifications

• Active New Jersey Physical Therapist license required.
• Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Reliable transportation for home visits is necessary.
• New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients in a home health setting.
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care.
• Provide therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and functional training.
• Educate patients and caregivers.
• Complete documentation in the EMR system.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Patient-centered mindset

Education

Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program

Active New Jersey Physical Therapist license

Tools

EMR system experience (HelloNote)

Job description

Physical Therapist (PT) – Home Health | Flexible Schedule | 1:1 Visits

About the Role

Tired of double-booked schedules and productivity pressure?

Stern at Home Therapy provides outpatient-quality physical therapy in the home, allowing clinicians to practice with true flexibility, full autonomy, and meaningful patient relationships through 1:1 care.

Our therapists work with older adults and geriatric patients in a home-based setting while receiving strong administrative and clinical support from an experienced team.

Why Physical Therapists Choose Stern:

• 100% 1:1 patient care — no double booking
• Flexible scheduling — build your own caseload
• Full clinical autonomy
• Strong administrative and clinical support
• Optional shadowing before committing

New to Home Health? Shadow First

Not sure if home-based therapy is right for you?

Shadow one of our experienced clinicians before committing — no pressure. This allows you to experience the workflow, patient interaction, and flexibility before making a decision.

When you join Stern, you’ll receive:

• Personalized onboarding
• Clinical mentorship and support
• Gradual caseload ramp-up based on your comfort level

Compensation Options – Choose What Works for You:

• Tiered Per-Visit Pay
• $60–$85 per visit, depending on weekly visit volume
• Higher tiers unlock increased per-visit pay
• Paid for up to 2 unreplaced cancellations per month

Full-Time Salaried Option:

• Guaranteed salary with predictable caseload.

PRN Flex:

• Higher per-evaluation rate compared to full-time roles.
• Flexible scheduling based on your availability.
• No evenings or weekends required.
• Minimum of five patients.
• Paid per visit.

Benefits (Full-Time):

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• PTO and paid holidays
• 401(k) with employer match
• Student loan repayment and childcare assistance
• CEU reimbursement and wellness stipend
• Tablet and therapy equipment provided

Coverage Area:

Patients are located throughout Newark, NJ, depending on the clinician's location. Coverage zones are designed to minimize travel and support efficient scheduling.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and treat patients in the home health setting.
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care.
• Provide therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and functional training.
• Educate patients and caregivers.
• Complete documentation in the EMR system (HelloNote experience is a plus).

Qualifications:

• Active New Jersey Physical Therapist license.
• Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Reliable transportation for home visits.
• Strong communication and a patient-centered mindset.
• New graduates encouraged to apply.

Apply:

Apply today to learn more about flexible Physical Therapist opportunities with Stern at Home Therapy.

Recruiter Contact:

Yale Smith
Email: [e-mail]
Text: 845-879-2467