Autonomous PTA: Elevate Care, CEUs & Growth

Hamilton Physical Therapy Services; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education

Employee discount plans

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Hamilton Physical Therapy Services in Trenton, NJ, is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to join a well-established rehabilitation team. You will perform therapeutic interventions under the supervision of a PT, document progress, and guide patients on home programs in a patient‑centered environment.

New graduates are encouraged to apply. The clinic emphasizes quality care, ongoing education, and employee growth within Mercer County’s community.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a CAPTE accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program.
• New or recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Current state licensure
• CPR certification
• Ability to work efficiently/effectively in an autonomous environment
• Basic PC skills and knowledge, including EMR system, database software, and MS Office

Responsibilities

• Perform therapeutic interventions for patients under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, including modality treatments, therapeutic exercises, gait training, neuromuscular re-education, manual therapy, ADL training, and wound dressing.
• Record patient progress and response to treatment in medical charts.
• Report patient status to physicians and healthcare personnel; measure range of motion, strength, and vital signs as needed.
• Instruct patients and families on assistive devices and home exercise techniques.
• Provide guidance to Physical Therapist Assistant students and technicians.
• Assist in quality assurance programs as directed by the Physical Therapist.
• Ensure technical proficiency in physical therapy principles, concepts, and techniques.
• Maintain licensure as PTA in the state of employment.

Skills

Autonomous work style

Patient care focus

Education

CAPTE accredited PTA program

Tools

EMR system

MS Office

Job description

Hamilton Physical Therapy Services in Trenton, NJ, is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to join a well-established rehabilitation team. You will perform therapeutic interventions under the supervision of a PT, document progress, and guide patients on home programs in a patient‑centered environment.

New graduates are encouraged to apply. The clinic emphasizes quality care, ongoing education, and employee growth within Mercer County’s community.