Job Summary
Job Description
Physical Therapist Assistant– Full-Time Opportunity in Monmouth Junction, New Jersey
We are currently seeking a warm, skilled, and team-oriented Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our rehab team. If you enjoy building strong, lasting relationships with your patients and making a real impact in their day-to-day lives, this is the place for you.
As a PTA, you’ll work under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist to deliver therapy services focused on improving strength, mobility, balance, and functional independence. You’ll play a key role in helping residents maintain their activity level and prevent hospitalizations—all within the comfort of their home-like setting.
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM
Compensation: $100,000 – $120,000 per year + benefits
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out individualized treatment plans designed by the Physical Therapist
- Provide therapeutic exercises, gait training, and mobility interventions
- Monitor and document resident progress and communicate with the supervising PT
- Promote safety, motivation, and functional independence in daily routines
- Collaborate with nursing, wellness, and caregiving staff
- Educate residents and caregivers on use of assistive devices and home exercise programs
- Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation
Requirements:
- Current Physical Therapist Assistant license in [State]
- Associate’s degree from an accredited PTA program
- CPR/BLS certification
- Excellent communication and patient engagement skills
- Passion for working with seniors in a residential care setting
- Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team
- Experience in assisted living, senior living, or geriatric rehab
- Familiarity with fall prevention, mobility aids, and wellness programming
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay or salaried compensation
- Flexible schedule (weekday, weekend, or PRN options)
- Supportive and positive team culture
- Low travel—treat patients in one beautiful location
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- 401(k) with employer match
- CEU reimbursement and license renewal assistance
- Growth opportunities within the rehab or wellness departments