PTA - Union City

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Home Health | Flexible Schedule | 1:1 Visits

About the Role

Tired of double-booked schedules and productivity pressure?

Stern at Home Therapy provides outpatient-quality physical therapy in the home, allowing clinicians to practice with true flexibility, full autonomy, and meaningful patient relationships through 1:1 care.

Our therapists work with older adults and geriatric patients in a home-based setting while receiving strong administrative and clinical support from an experienced team.

Why Physical Therapist Assistants Choose Stern

• 100% 1:1 patient care — no double booking
• Flexible scheduling — build your own caseload
• Full clinical autonomy
• Strong administrative and clinical support
• Optional shadowing before committing
  

New to Home Health? Shadow First

Not sure if home-based therapy is right for you?

Shadow one of our experienced clinicians before committing — no pressure. This allows you to experience the workflow, patient interaction, and flexibility before making a decision.

When you join Stern, you’ll receive:
• Personalized onboarding
• Clinical mentorship and support
• Gradual caseload ramp-up based on your comfort level

Compensation Options – Choose What Works for You

Tiered Per-Visit Pay
• $40–$55 per visit depending on weekly visit volume
• Higher tiers unlock increased per-visit pay
• Paid for up to 2 unreplaced cancellations per month

Benefits (Part-Time)

• Medical stipend
• 401(k) with employer match
• Student loan repayment
• CEU reimbursement and wellness stipend
• Tablet and therapy equipment provided
  

Coverage Area

Patients are located throughout Union City, New Jersey, depending on the clinician's location. Coverage zones are designed to minimize travel and support efficient scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients in the home health setting 
• Implement individualized plans of care
• Provide therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and functional training
• Educate patients and caregivers
• Complete documentation in the EMR system (HelloNote experience is a plus)

Qualifications

• Active New Jersey Physical Therapist Assistant license
• Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program
• Reliable transportation for home visits
• Strong communication and a patient-centered mindset
• New graduates encouraged to apply

Apply today to learn more about flexible Physical Therapist Assistant opportunities with Stern at Home Therapy.

Recruiter Contact:
Yale Smith
Email: ysmith@sternathometherapy.com
Text: 845-879-2467