We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our rehabilitation team at a Day Habilitation Program in Dayton, New Jersey.
This role is ideal for a PTA who values hands-on patient care, a consistent weekday schedule, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through functional mobility and therapeutic support.
Position Highlights
* $35/hour
* 40-hour work week
* Full-time W-2 position
* Monday–Friday daytime schedule
* Primary patient-care hours between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM
* One-on-one patient care
* Consistent work location in Dayton, NJ
* No travel between patient locations during the workday
* Supportive and collaborative rehabilitation environment
Benefits
* 2 weeks paid vacation
* 6 paid federal holidays
* Health insurance contribution
* Dental and vision insurance options
* Continuing education allowance
* Retirement plan options (401k eligibility)
* Consistent full-time weekly hours
* Stable Monday–Friday schedule
* Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
Responsibilities
The PTA will work under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist and provide individualized physical therapy services in accordance with each individual’s established plan of care.
Responsibilities include:
* Provide one-on-one physical therapy treatment
* Implement treatment plans developed by the supervising Physical Therapist
* Assist patients with therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance activities, and functional mobility
* Support improvement in strength, endurance, coordination, and overall physical function
* Accurately document treatment sessions and patient progress in a timely manner
* Communicate changes in patient status to the supervising Physical Therapist
* Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, caregivers, and day program staff
* Maintain professional, ethical, and compliant documentation practices
* Follow all applicable clinical, regulatory, and organizational standards
Qualifications
* Current New Jersey PTA license
* Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
* Current CPR certification preferred
* Strong communication, teamwork, and documentation skills
* Experience or interest in working with adults with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities
* New graduates are encouraged to apply
Schedule & Compensation
Hourly Rate: $35/hour
Weekly Hours: 40 hours
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Primary Patient Care: 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Location: Dayton, New Jersey
At 40 hours per week, the position provides approximately $72,800 in annual base compensation, in addition to a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, holidays, health insurance contribution, continuing education support, and retirement plan options.
Why Join Us?
We believe effective rehabilitation is built on consistency, engagement, and meaningful one-on-one care. Our model prioritizes individualized treatment without rushed or overlapping sessions, allowing clinicians to focus fully on patient progress and functional outcomes.
You will enjoy a stable weekday schedule, a single work location, and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities.
Apply today to join our rehabilitation team in Dayton, NJ.
Pay: $35.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
