Physical Therapist Assistant - Lakewood, NJ
About The Position
FOX Rehabilitation is hiring licensed Physical Therapist Assistants in Lakewood, New Jersey, primarily serving residents at senior living community partners The Fairways and Lake Ridge. The role delivers care through FOX’s Geriatric House Calls™ model, providing treatment where patients live. Working under a supervising Physical Therapist, the PTA carries out individualized treatment plans, guides patients through therapeutic exercises and functional activities, and helps older adults improve strength, mobility, confidence, and independence. The position offers one-on-one patient care within an interdisciplinary team that includes Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Fitness Specialists. PTAs receive mentorship from their supervising PT and opportunities to develop their clinical skills, caseload, and career. FOX offers full-time, part-time, and PRN/FOX Flex employment pathways; benefits eligibility depends on the role and, for part-time positions, minimum-hours requirements.
Requirements
- Hold a valid Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state of practice, or be eligible to obtain one.
- Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
- Hold current CPR certification.
- Have basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Meet the physical demands of in-home and community-based care, including lifting, CPR, patient transfers and bed mobility, varied postures and extensive walking, repetitive upper-extremity movements, driving to visits, and wearing 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 progress.
- Document visits accurately and on time in FOX’s EMR system according to 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 patient homes and senior living communities.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible roles.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Continuing education access.
- Clinical and nonclinical career advancement pathways.
- Access to advanced technology and tools.
- Employee referral bonuses for referring a friend.
- Wellness referral incentives for referring a patient to continued care with a FOX Fitness Specialist.
- Compensation for writing blog articles or creating social content.
- Part-time benefits eligibility is based on a minimum-hours requirement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
