Disciplines / PT
Physical Therapist (PT)
PTs restore movement and function, working alongside OT and speech teams in pediatric, school and rehabilitation programs.
- Advertised pay
- $80k – $112k
- Credential
- State licensure; Doctor of Physical Therapy
- Live roles
- 1 open now
What is a Physical Therapist (PT), and what does the role pay?
What the role does
- Evaluate gross motor function, gait and mobility
- Deliver individualized treatment plans
- Write school-based motor goals
- Recommend orthotics and mobility equipment
Credential and route in
State licensure; Doctor of Physical Therapy · FSBPT and state licensing boards
- 1Doctor of Physical Therapy from a CAPTE-accredited program
- 2Clinical education placements
- 3Pass the NPTE
- 4State licensure; PT Compact privileges where available
Advertised pay
| Career stage | Advertised pay | What typically sits behind it |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | $80k | Newly credentialed, supervised caseload |
| Mid-career | $95k | Full caseload, independent, some supervision of others |
| Senior | $112k | Lead or multi-site scope, clinical quality ownership |
Ranges reflect what we typically see advertised on roles we recruit for in the US. They are a market guide, not a survey, and vary by setting, caseload and experience. Last reviewed August 2026. For federal wage and outlook data, see the Bureau of Labor Statistics occupation page.
Where PTs work
Pediatric clinics · Schools · Rehab hospitals · Early intervention · Home health
Specialties
- Pediatric therapyOutpatient pediatric speech, occupational and physical therapy clinics, frequently multidisciplinary alongside ABA.
- School-based servicesDistrict-employed and contract services across special education: evaluations, IEP-aligned therapy, behavior support and school mental health.
- Skilled nursing and rehabAdult rehabilitation caseloads across skilled nursing facilities, acute rehab and home health, where speech and occupational therapy meet medical care.
- Early interventionBirth-to-three programs delivering developmental, speech, occupational and behavioral support in homes and community settings.
Demand right now
Moderate overall, tight in pediatric and school-based work.
Hiring PTs?
The PT Compact makes multi-state contract coverage genuinely practical; most employers underuse it.
Submit a roleLive PT roles
Physical Therapist — 2–3 roles
Discipline: Physical Therapist State: New Jersey Roles open: 2–3 roles Timeframe: Urgent — this month Setting: Inpatient and residential Sports Medicine/Ortho clinic with multiple disciplines including medical. Caseload of 90-110/week with full floor staff team to assist with patients. Sign on bonus and weekly visit average bonus offer as well.
- Employer
- NJ Sports Spine & Wellness
- Location
- New Jersey
- Advertised pay
- 90000-115000
- Contract
- full time · PT
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Related roles
- Occupational Therapist (OT)OTs build the functional and sensory skills that let clients take part in daily life, from pediatric sensory integration to adult rehabilitation.$78k – $108k
- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)COTAs deliver occupational therapy interventions under OT supervision across pediatric, school and rehabilitation caseloads.$28/hr – $42/hr