University Orthopaedic Associates hiring PTs

University Orthopaedic Associates is actively recruiting physical therapists across multiple New Jersey clinics, according to the practice’s clinical careers page and rehabilitation site. The openings include Somerset, Wall, Avenel and Morganville, expanding on a PT Job Site social post that highlighted Somerset and Wall. UOA describes itself as a division of OrthoNJ and says it provides orthopaedic care and rehabilitation services across Central New Jersey. Its rehab network operates under a “Center for Rehabilitation and Sports Excellence” brand with therapy hours that run from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday at several sites. ### Where are the openings, exactly? UOA’s clinical careers page lists “Physical Therapist” openings for Somerset, Wall, Avenel and Morganville. The same page also lists physical therapist assistant and PT aide openings in many of those same locations, suggesting the hiring is tied to staffed outpatient rehab teams rather than a single one-off vacancy. The rehabilitation page names therapy locations at 2 Worlds Fair Drive in Somerset, 4810 Belmar Boulevard in Wall Township, 1050 Route 1 North in Avenel and 280 Route 9 North in Morganville. (uoanj.com) Each of those sites is presented as part of UOA’s rehabilitation and sports excellence network. ### What kind of practice is UOA hiring into? UOA says its rehab arm provides physical therapy, occupational and hand therapy, and sports performance programs. (uoanj.com) The company’s physical therapy page says patients receive “one-on-one, hands-on care” for preoperative rehabilitation, postoperative recovery, arthritis, sprains and strains, and shoulder injuries including rotator cuff and instability-related conditions. (uoanj.com) OrthoNJ’s division page says UOA offers care from diagnosis through rehabilitation and lists sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery, joint replacement, spine, trauma and fracture care among its specialties. That setup points to an outpatient musculoskeletal caseload linked closely to orthopaedic surgeons and rehab staff inside the same broader practice structure. ### Why does this look like an early-career outpatient ortho job? (uoanj.com) The UOA materials do not spell out an “entry-level” requirement on the pages reviewed, but the structure of the openings is notable. The practice is hiring not only physical therapists, but also PT assistants and aides, and it describes a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment with physicians and other healthcare professionals. That is typically the kind of clinic model where newer clinicians can build volume in orthopaedic and post-surgical care while working inside an established referral base. (orthonj.org) UOA also says its facilities are state-of-the-art and that staff work with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care. The company’s careers page says full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k), paid time off and salary ranges based on qualifications, experience and geography. ### Is this part of a broader PT hiring market? The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said last week that employment of physical therapists is projected to grow 12% from 2025 to 2035, with about 13,400 openings each year on average. (uoanj.com) The median annual wage for physical therapists was $102,760 in May 2025, according to the same update. APTA says demand remains high, with nearly half of PT respondents reporting that their capacity cannot meet local demand. (uoanj.com) APTA also says its workforce data page includes a supply-and-demand forecast running through 2037. ### Why are outpatient settings getting extra attention now? CMS said on July 2 that its proposed calendar-year 2027 hospital outpatient payment rule would update Medicare payment policies for hospital outpatient departments and ambulatory surgical centers. (bls.gov) Hospital groups including the American Hospital Association have since objected to parts of the proposal, including site-neutral payment provisions and other outpatient payment changes. (apta.org) Those policy fights do not mention UOA specifically. But they form part of the backdrop for why independent and physician-linked ambulatory rehab employers are being watched closely by clinicians looking at outpatient orthopaedics. UOA’s next step is straightforward: candidates can apply through its clinical careers page, which currently lists PT openings in Somerset, Wall, Avenel and Morganville and invites applicants to submit resumes for future roles as well. (uoanj.com) (cms.gov)