Clinical Assistant

NJCPT; Wayne, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Leadership Development Program

Mentorship Program

Career Advancement Opportunities

Optional Overtime

Employee Recognition Programs

Job summary

NJDPT in New Jersey's largest privately owned physical therapy practice is seeking a Clinical Assistant. You will work alongside Doctors of Physical Therapy, learn clinical decision-making, and gain hands-on experience in orthopedic, neurological, sports medicine, and post-surgical rehabilitation.

You'll build relationships with patients, support clinic flow, and contribute to exceptional patient care through mentorship and leadership development.

Responsibilities

• Assist Doctors of Physical Therapy during patient treatment sessions.
• Prepare treatment areas while maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient clinical environment.
• Support clinic flow and contribute to an exceptional patient experience from arrival through discharge.
• Build meaningful relationships with patients throughout their rehabilitation journey.
• Learn about orthopedic injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, neurological conditions, therapeutic exercise, and movement science.
• Play an essential role in helping patients restore function, improve movement, and return to the activities they love.

Job description

Empower Your Career at New Jersey's Largest Privately Owned Physical Therapy Practice

At NJDPT, we believe exceptional careers are built through purpose, mentorship, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. As a Clinical Assistant, you'll work alongside Doctors of Physical Therapy who are leaders in patient care, clinical decision-making, and movement science. Every day presents an opportunity to develop valuable healthcare experience, build meaningful relationships, and play an integral role in helping patients regain their independence and return to the activities they love. We don't simply hire employees—we invest in developing future healthcare professionals through mentorship, leadership development, and a culture that challenges every team member to reach their full potential.

The Opportunity:

• Build a meaningful, long-term career in healthcare.
• Work side-by-side with Doctors of Physical Therapy in a collaborative clinical environment.
• Gain hands-on experience in orthopedic, neurological, sports medicine, and post-surgical rehabilitation.
• Develop clinical knowledge, communication skills, and leadership abilities through structured mentorship.
• Build lasting relationships with patients while making a meaningful impact on their recovery.
• Join a privately owned organization recognized for clinical excellence, innovation, and investing in its people.

Pay and Schedule:

• Starting Pay: $19.00–$19.50 per hour
• Overtime opportunities available at $27.00–$27.50 per hour
• Performance, reliability, and longevity are recognized through compensation growth.
• Location & Schedule: Full-time opportunities are available across our Paramus, Wayne, and Riverdale locations, based on organizational need, with flexible schedule options including three-, four-, or five-day workweeks, with consistent days off.

Why Build Your Career at NJDPT?

For more than 25 years, NJDPT has remained independently owned while becoming one of New Jersey's leading physical therapy practices. Our success is built on developing exceptional people, fostering a culture of continuous learning, and delivering an unparalleled patient experience. We believe investing in our team is the foundation of exceptional patient outcomes.

Why Clinical Assistants Choose NJDPT:

• Work side-by-side with Doctors of Physical Therapy in a collaborative, clinician-led environment.
• Structured mentorship and leadership development designed to support long-term career growth.
• Hands-on experience in orthopedic, neurological, sports medicine, and post-surgical rehabilitation.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan, and Paid Time Off.
• Clear opportunities for professional growth and internal advancement.
• Join an independently owned practice that has been investing in patients and team members for more than 25 years.

We're looking for someone who:

• Enjoys building genuine relationships with patients and teammates.
• Communicates professionally with confidence and compassion.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrates initiative, reliability, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Values continuous learning, personal growth, and professional excellence.
• Is seeking a long-term career with a stable, privately owned healthcare organization.

As a Clinical Assistant, you will:

• Assist Doctors of Physical Therapy during patient treatment sessions.
• Prepare treatment areas while maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient clinical environment.
• Support clinic flow and contribute to an exceptional patient experience from arrival through discharge.
• Build meaningful relationships with patients throughout their rehabilitation journey.
• Learn about orthopedic injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, neurological conditions, therapeutic exercise, and movement science.
• Play an essential role in helping patients restore function, improve movement, and return to the activities they love.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Leadership Development Program
• Mentorship Program
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Optional Overtime
• Employee Recognition Programs

Our practice is unequivocally the safest facility to work. We've invested in cutting-edge anti-bacterial and antiviral air filtration systems and UV-light systems in all facilities.