Job Description

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Earn a guaranteed $40 an hour as a per diem Physical Therapy Assistant at Bristol Glen, a United Methodist Communities skilled nursing and rehab center in Newton, NJ. Pick up weekday and weekend shifts on your own schedule.

What You'll Do

• Carry out treatment plans set by the supervising physical therapist for residents recovering from surgery, illness, or injury
• Guide residents through therapeutic exercises to rebuild strength, balance, and mobility
• Support residents with daily living activities as part of their rehab plan
• Track and report each resident's progress to the supervising physical therapist
• Encourage residents through sessions that are often physically and emotionally hard for them
• Document each treatment accurately and on time, following state and facility requirements

What You'll Need

Required:

• Active Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) license in New Jersey
• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program
• 2+ years of experience as a PTA

Preferred:

• Experience in a skilled nursing, rehab, or continuing care community

Pay and Benefits

• $40.00 per hour, guaranteed rate
• This is a per diem position.
• Flexible scheduling: choose weekday and weekend shifts as they're available, with no minimum hour commitment
• Streamlined orientation and great team environment

Schedule

Per diem. Shifts are weekdays and weekends, based on availability and resident care needs.

About Bristol Glen

Bristol Glen is a continuing care retirement community in Newton, NJ, with independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing and rehab on one 74-acre campus. United Methodist Communities has been Certified as a Great Place to Work for nine years in a row, and 87% of team members say they feel they make a difference in their work.

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.