Physical Therapist Assistant (Sign on Bonus!) - Morganville, NJ
About The Position
FOX Rehabilitation is hiring a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to provide hands-on care to older adults in Morganville, New Jersey, and surrounding communities. Care is delivered in patients’ homes and senior living communities through FOX’s Geriatric House Calls™ model. The PTA works closely with a supervising Physical Therapist to carry out individualized treatment plans, guide patients through exercises and functional activities, and help them improve strength, mobility, confidence, and independence. The role offers one-on-one patient care, collaboration with an interdisciplinary team of PTs, OTs, SLPs, and Fitness Specialists, and mentorship from a supervising PT. Clinicians can build their schedules and develop their skills, caseloads, and careers. FOX offers full-time, part-time, and PRN/FOX Flex pathways; benefits eligibility varies by role and hours. The New Jersey standard base pay range is $24.04–$45.00 per hour, with opportunities to earn more. A sign-on bonus is mentioned, but details are not provided.
Requirements
- Valid Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state(s) of practice, or eligibility to obtain one.
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
- Current CPR certification.
- Basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of in-home and community-based care, including exerting medium effort: lifting 25–50 lbs occasionally, 10–25 lbs frequently, and up to 10 lbs constantly.
- Ability to perform CPR and provide moderate to maximum assistance with patient transfers and bed mobility, including repositioning a bed-bound patient alone.
- Ability to stand, sit, bend, kneel, crouch, climb stairs, and walk extensively; perform repetitive upper-extremity movements; drive to care locations; and wear PPE when required.
Responsibilities
- Deliver individualized treatment plans established by the supervising Physical Therapist, adjusting activities based on patient response and progress.
- Instruct, motivate, and safeguard patients during therapeutic exercises and functional activities; observe and track their progress.
- Document visits accurately and on time in FOX’s EMR system and in accordance with its clinical documentation standards.
- Stay connected with patients, their POAs, and community referral sources, and help coordinate coverage when needed.
- Provide in-home and community-based care, including visits to senior living communities.
- Travel by car to patient homes and senior living communities as part of the Geriatric House Calls™ model.
- Collaborate with the supervising PT and interdisciplinary care team.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Continuing education access
- Clinical and nonclinical career advancement pathways
- Access to advanced technology and tools
- Employee referral bonuses
- Wellness referral incentives for referring patients to continued care with a FOX Fitness Specialist
- Compensation for writing blog articles or creating social content
- Sign-on bonus mentioned; details not specified
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
