United Methodist Communities

Physical Therapist Assistant

The Shores - Ocean City, NJ - Part Time to Full Time

Physical Therapist Assistant
The Shores | 2201 Bay Avenue, Ocean City, NJ 08226 | Per diem

Earn $40 an hour as a per diem PTA and pick the day shifts that fit your life. Weekend shifts are there if you want extra hours, never required.

At The Shores, a United Methodist Communities senior living community in Ocean City, you'll help residents in skilled nursing and short-term rehab get stronger, move more safely, and get back to the things they love.

What You'll Do

  • Treat residents following the plan of care set by a licensed Physical Therapist
  • Lead mobility, strength, balance, and gait training
  • Help residents practice everyday tasks like walking, transfers, and stairs
  • Track progress and let the supervising PT know about changes or concerns
  • Document each treatment accurately and on time

What You'll Need

Required:

  • Active New Jersey Physical Therapist Assistant license in good standing

Preferred:

  • Experience in skilled nursing, sub-acute rehab, or home health (newly licensed PTAs are welcome to apply)
  • Experience with Net Health Therapy documentation

Pay and Benefits

  • $40.00 per hour
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Group life and voluntary life insurance
  • Tuition assistance, professional development, and e-learning access
  • Paid time off plus 9 paid holidays
  • Retirement plan with employer match 
  • Employee assistance program and discount programs
  • Some benefits are position, shift and hours dependent

Schedule

  • Per diem, day shifts only
  • Flexibility to choose shifts
  • Weekend shifts available for extra hours, not required

Before You Apply

  • Annual flu vaccine required (medical and religious exemptions considered)
  • Offer depends on a background check and drug screen

Ready to Apply?
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

E-Verify Participation
United Methodist Communities participates in E-Verify.
This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

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