United Methodist Communities

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

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

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Earn $40 an hour as a per diem Physical Therapy Assistant at The Shores, a UMC community in Ocean City, NJ. Work day shifts on your schedule, with weekend shifts available if you want extra hours.

What You'll Do

  • Deliver therapy interventions and exercises under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist
  • Assist residents with mobility, strengthening, balance, and functional activity programs
  • Monitor resident progress and communicate updates or concerns to the Physical Therapist
  • Encourage and support residents throughout their rehabilitation journey
  • Complete accurate and timely treatment documentation in accordance with community and state requirements

What You'll Need

Required:

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
  • Active, unrestricted Physical Therapy Assistant license in New Jersey
  • Prior experience in a sub-acute rehab or home health therapy setting
  • Comfortable working with older adults in a skilled nursing or short-term rehab setting

Preferred:

  • Familiarity with Net Health Therapy documentation software

Pay and Benefits

  • $40.00 per hour, per diem
  • Flexible scheduling: day shifts, with weekend shifts available if you want extra hours

Schedule
Per diem, day shifts, with weekend shifts available if you want extra hours.

Other Things to Know Before You Apply

  • Annual flu vaccination required (medical and religious exemptions considered)
  • Offer contingent on a negative drug screen and background check

Ready to Apply?
Apply today. We review applications on a rolling basis and aim to respond within 48 hours.

To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis.

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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