Travel Physical Therapist Jobs in New Jersey

The median salary for Physical Therapists in the state of New Jersey was $100,740 per year or $48.43 per hour in 2020 with most earning an annual salary between $84,620 and $117,240 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Entry-level jobs in New Jersey or those with the lowest 10% salary earned around $72,010, while the highest 10% earned more than $131,920. New Jersey ranks 4 in median annual salary for Physical Therapists, though when adjusted to the relative cost of living, New Jersey ranks at 30. Typically, travel nursing jobs will provide higher hourly and weekly pay than permanent positions in the same specialty, facility, and location. The estimated weekly gross pay listed for travel Physical Therapists is based on the specified hours per week listed on job cards and includes available stipend amounts.

To become a physical therapist in New Jersey, you must submit an application through the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs. The application fee is $125. You can apply online, however, you must create an account to do so. After you submit your application, it may take between 5-9 weeks for the Board to process and evaluate it before they will notify you of the license fee amount and issue your license. The Board's address if you need further information is https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/pt/Pages/default.aspx.

Not yet. New Jersey passed the required model PT Compact legislation, but the state is currently working through the compact's standards before it is prepared to actively grant and accept compact rights. From the date of enactment, this procedure normally takes 8 to 12 months, perhaps longer. When the state will be prepared is unknown.