Entry Level Therapy Development Specialist Jobs
New grad therapy development specialist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship background or portfolio of clinical or sales-adjacent work can carry more weight than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Insurance, with employers like Aegis Therapies, PruittHealth, and Rehab Employee Services hiring at this level now.
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Job ID: R1065077
Type: Full Time
Location: Barrington, New Jersey
Standard Hours: 40
Shift: 1st Shift
Summary:
Performs rehabilitative patient treatments as planned, directed and supervised by a physical therapist. Provides objective data describing patient progress.
Assists manager/supervisor with clinical and operational issues. Works with manager to improve processes and utilization of rehab services.
Position Responsibilities:
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Consults with medical, ancillary professionals and other team members/supervisors to provide optimum quality patient care and effective operations.
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Provides physical therapy interventions consistent with the plan of care and continuously provides input and direct feedback to the physical therapist relative to the patient’s treatment and status.
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Maintains and completes patient records, reports and all written documentation effectively and in a timely manner, in accordance with regulatory and department guidelines.
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Effectively utilizes aides and other support staff as appropriate.
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Effectively communicates with patient and/or family/significant other in providing education and literature in accordance with the patient’s age, physical condition and cultural needs.
Required Education:
Minimum of Physical Therapy Assistant Associate degree from a program accredited by the APTA.
Training/Certifications/Licensure:
Current licensure in the State of New Jersey.
CPR certification.
Hourly Rate: $28.63 - $44.54 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.
Job ID: R1065077
Type: Full Time
Location: Barrington, New Jersey
Standard Hours: 40
Shift: 1st Shift
Summary:
Performs rehabilitative patient treatments as planned, directed and supervised by a physical therapist. Provides objective data describing patient progress.
Assists manager/supervisor with clinical and operational issues. Works with manager to improve processes and utilization of rehab services.
Position Responsibilities:
-
Consults with medical, ancillary professionals and other team members/supervisors to provide optimum quality patient care and effective operations.
-
Provides physical therapy interventions consistent with the plan of care and continuously provides input and direct feedback to the physical therapist relative to the patient’s treatment and status.
-
Maintains and completes patient records, reports and all written documentation effectively and in a timely manner, in accordance with regulatory and department guidelines.
-
Effectively utilizes aides and other support staff as appropriate.
-
Effectively communicates with patient and/or family/significant other in providing education and literature in accordance with the patient’s age, physical condition and cultural needs.
Required Education:
Minimum of Physical Therapy Assistant Associate degree from a program accredited by the APTA.
Training/Certifications/Licensure:
Current licensure in the State of New Jersey.
CPR certification.
Hourly Rate: $28.63 - $44.54 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.
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Entry Level Therapy Development Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level therapy development specialist job?
Start by building experience through internships, shadowing, or volunteer work in clinical settings or pharmaceutical sales environments. Employers at this level look for candidates who understand therapy areas, can communicate with healthcare professionals, and show initiative. A science-related degree, strong interpersonal skills, and familiarity with disease education or patient support programs give entry level applicants a clear edge over the competition.
Which companies hire entry level therapy development specialists?
Companies hiring entry level therapy development specialists right now include Aegis Therapies, PruittHealth, and Rehab Employee Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from pharmaceutical manufacturers, specialty biotech firms, and health services organizations that run structured onboarding or rotational programs for new graduates entering therapy development or medical affairs roles.
Are there remote entry level therapy development specialist jobs?
Yes, though most entry level roles in this field still prefer on-site or field-based work. About 2% of entry level therapy development specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote positions more common in training, education coordination, or inside-sales-style therapy support functions that do not require direct in-person contact with healthcare providers.
Are these new grad therapy development specialist jobs?
Yes, many of these postings are new grad and junior-level roles that explicitly welcome recent graduates with little or no professional experience. A new grad-friendly therapy development specialist posting typically accepts zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-ops toward requirements, and places greater weight on degree field, communication ability, and demonstrated interest in the therapy area than on prior work history.
Which industries hire the most entry level therapy development specialists?
Entry Level therapy development specialist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Insurance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the entry level because they rely on field-based education and patient support programs that are well-suited to new graduates who can be trained on specific therapy areas from the ground up.