Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) – Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) – Multiple New Jersey Locations

Relient Health • Newark, NJ

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Relient Health is recruiting licensed Physical Therapists for full-time, in-person, permanent, direct-hire opportunities in New Jersey. Positions are available in established rehabilitation departments at skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, retirement communities, hospitals, outpatient clinics, pediatric settings, and home health, depending on location. Current markets include Keansburg, North Cape May, Oakland, Piscataway, Trenton, Watchung, Freehold, and additional New Jersey locations. These are not travel, contract, or PRN positions. The role is exclusively for Physical Therapists, not nursing assistants, medical assistants, or therapy aides.

Physical Therapists evaluate patients, create individualized treatment plans, and provide compassionate care across appropriate rehabilitation settings. They work with interdisciplinary rehabilitation and nursing or medical teams, supervise and partner with Physical Therapist Assistants, document care in EMR systems, and promote patient independence, safety, and quality of life.

The listed compensation range is $40–$52 per hour, varying by market, setting, and experience. Relient Health offers recruiter support that includes transparent communication, market-specific insight, interview preparation, offer negotiation, and guidance on licensure transfers and relocation.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program.
• Active New Jersey Physical Therapist license, or eligibility for or pending licensure.
• Ability to work full-time in one of the listed New Jersey markets.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide quality, compassionate care across appropriate rehabilitation settings.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary rehabilitation and nursing or medical teams.
• Supervise and partner with Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs).
• Document care in EMR systems in accordance with state, federal, and facility standards.
• Promote functional independence, safety, and quality of life.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k).
• Paid Time Off.
• Continuing education support (CEUs).
• Relocation assistance at some locations.
• Sign-on bonuses at some locations.
• Interview preparation, offer negotiation support, and guidance for licensure transfers and relocation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree