Physical Therapist Assistant - Lakewood, NJ
About The Position
FOX Rehabilitation is seeking licensed Physical Therapist Assistants to provide in-home and senior-living care to older adults in Lakewood, New Jersey, and surrounding communities. The role is primarily staffed at senior living community partners The Fairways and Lake Ridge and follows FOX’s Geriatric House Calls™ model. Working with a supervising Physical Therapist, the PTA delivers individualized treatment plans, guides patients through exercises and functional activities, and supports strength, mobility, confidence, and independence. The position offers one-on-one patient care within an interdisciplinary team that includes PTs, OTs, SLPs, and Fitness Specialists. PTAs receive mentorship from their supervising PT and can develop their clinical skills, caseload, and career. FOX describes its practice as clinician-operated and focused on meaningful relationships, evidence-based care, and its mission to abolish ageism.
Requirements
- Hold a valid Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state(s) of practice, or be eligible to obtain one.
- Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
- Have 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 and assisting patients with transfers and bed mobility.
- Be able to drive to patient homes and senior living communities.
Nice To Haves
- Interest in one-on-one care and building lasting relationships with older adult patients.
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative, interdisciplinary, team-based environment.
- Motivation to grow clinical skills and career.
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, following FOX’s Clinical Documentation standards.
- Stay connected with patients, POAs, and community referral sources, and help coordinate coverage when needed.
- Provide in-home and senior-living care to older adults through FOX’s Geriatric House Calls™ model.
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.
- Supportive, clinician-driven culture.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
