Physical Therapist Assistant- Florham Park, NJ

FOX Rehabilitation•Florham Park, NJ

17h•Onsite

About The Position

FOX Rehabilitation is seeking licensed Physical Therapist Assistants to provide hands-on care to older adults in Florham Park, New Jersey, and surrounding communities. Using FOX’s Geriatric House Calls™ model, PTAs deliver care in patients’ homes and senior living communities, working closely with a supervising Physical Therapist and an interdisciplinary team that includes PTs, OTs, SLPs, and Fitness Specialists. The role focuses on one-on-one patient care, helping patients rebuild strength, mobility, and confidence and supporting their independence. PTAs carry out individualized treatment plans established by their supervising PT, guide patients through therapeutic exercises and functional activities, and observe and track progress. FOX provides built-in mentorship, collaborative care planning, and opportunities to develop clinical skills and advance a clinical or nonclinical career. Clinicians can build their own schedule and patient relationships. Full-time, part-time, and PRN/FOX Flex employment options are available; benefits eligibility depends on the role and, for part-time positions, minimum-hours requirements. The standard base pay range for this role in New Jersey is $24.04–$45.00 per hour, with an opportunity to earn more. Additional earning opportunities include employee referral bonuses, wellness referral incentives, and compensation for writing blog articles or creating social content.

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 25–50 lbs occasionally, 10–25 lbs frequently, and up to 10 lbs constantly; performing CPR; assisting with patient transfers and bed mobility, including repositioning a bed-bound patient alone; standing, sitting, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing stairs, and extensive walking; repetitive upper-extremity movements; driving to patient locations; and wearing PPE when required.

Responsibilities

Deliver individualized treatment plans established by a 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, in accordance with Clinical Documentation standards.
Stay connected with patients, their POAs, and community referral sources, and help coordinate coverage when needed.
Provide in-home and senior-living care to older adults as part of the Geriatric House Calls™ model.
Collaborate with the supervising Physical Therapist and interdisciplinary care team.