Physical Therapist Assistant- Woodbridge, NJ
About The Position
FOX Rehabilitation is seeking licensed Physical Therapist Assistants to provide hands-on care to older adults in Woodbridge, New Jersey, and surrounding communities. Using FOX’s Geriatric House Calls™ model, PTAs deliver care in patients’ homes and senior living communities. They work closely with a supervising Physical Therapist to carry out individualized treatment plans and help patients improve strength, mobility, confidence, and independence. The role offers one-on-one patient care, mentorship, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team that includes PTs, OTs, SLPs, and Fitness Specialists. FOX describes its practice as clinician-operated and focused on meaningful relationships, evidence-based care, and a mission to abolish ageism. Clinicians can build their schedules and patient relationships, grow their skills and caseloads, and pursue clinical or nonclinical career advancement. Multiple employment pathways are available: full-time, part-time, and PRN/FOX Flex. Benefits eligibility depends on the role and, for part-time positions, minimum hours requirements. In New Jersey, the standard base pay range is $24.04–$45.00 per hour, with an opportunity to earn more. Compensation varies based on experience and employment type.
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 lifting and assisting with patient transfers and mobility.
- Ability to perform CPR.
- Ability to stand, sit, bend, kneel, crouch, climb stairs, and walk extensively.
- Ability to perform repetitive upper-extremity movements.
- Ability to drive to patient homes and senior living communities.
- Ability to 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 through therapeutic exercises and functional activities, observing and tracking their progress.
- Document visits accurately and on time in FOX’s EMR system according to FOX’s Clinical Documentation standards.
- Stay connected with patients, POAs, and community referral sources, and help coordinate coverage when needed.
- Provide in-home and community-based care, including visits to senior living communities.
- Drive to patient homes and senior living communities as part of the Geriatric House Calls™ model.
- Collaborate with the supervising Physical Therapist and the interdisciplinary care team.
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.
- Wellness referral incentives for connecting patients to continued care with a FOX Fitness Specialist.
- Compensation for writing blog articles or creating social content.
- Benefits eligibility for part-time roles 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
