Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Per Diem

Physical Therapy Assistant
$40 per hour | Per Deim
The Shores | 2201 Bay Avenue, Ocean City, NJ 08226 

Earn $40 an hour as a per diem PTA. Day shifts only, you pick your days, and weekends are never required. Newly licensed? You’re welcome to apply.

Who you’ll care for
At The Shores, you’ll work with older adults in our skilled nursing and short-term rehab programs as they recover from surgery, illness, or a fall and work toward going home or living more independently. You’ll treat residents at one location, so there is no driving between patients.

What You'll Do

• Provide physical therapy treatments designed by the licensed Physical Therapist to help residents reach their goals
• Guide residents through exercises and activities that improve strength, balance, mobility, and walking ability
• Support residents in practicing functional skills such as transfers, stair navigation, and safe movement throughout daily routines
• Monitor resident performance during therapy sessions and communicate progress or concerns to the supervising Physical Therapist
• Complete timely, accurate documentation to maintain continuity of care and support treatment outcomes

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 start

• Annual flu vaccine (medical and religious exemptions considered)
• Background check and drug screen after an offer is made

Ready to apply?
Apply in about 5 minutes. Our team reviews applications daily and replies 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.