Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant - Saddle Brook, NJ

LHC Group; Saddle Brook, Marcus Hook (NJ, Delaware County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Physical Therapist Assistant in Saddle Brook, NJ! This full-time position offers a chance to make a real difference in patients' lives through dedicated care and support. You will be part of a passionate team that values connections with patients and their families, ensuring they receive the best possible care. Enjoy a culture of belonging and trust, along with opportunities for continuing education and career growth. Embrace the flexibility for a true work-life balance while contributing to a mission focused on helping people. Apply today to elevate your career in a rewarding environment!

Benefits

Employee Wellness Programs

Flexibility for Work-Life Balance

Holidays & Paid Time Off

Continuing Education Opportunities

Company-Wide Support & Resources

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice physical therapy in New Jersey.
• CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform treatment and provide exercise instruction to improve patient well-being.
• Educate patients and coordinate care with healthcare team members.

Skills

Patient Education

Exercise Instruction

Gait Training

Functional Activities

Education

Current Physical Therapy License in New Jersey

Current CPR Certification

Tools

Reliable Transportation

Job description

We are hiring for a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant/PTA to join our passionate team in Saddle Brook, NJ!

• Ask about our sign-on bonus!

At Patient Care, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust. We value meaningful connections with patients, their families, our colleagues, and the communities we serve—because it's truly all about helping people.

We offer benefits that reward the whole you, including:

• Employee wellness programs
• Flexibility for true work-life balance
• Holidays & paid time off
• Continuing education & career growth opportunities
• Company-wide support & resources to help you achieve your goals

Take your career to a new level of caring. Apply today!

Responsibilities

The Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA, LPTA) performs treatment, provides exercise instruction, and patient education aimed at improving or enhancing the patient's well-being, following the established plan of care.

• Follow all state-specific laws governing physical therapy in home care, perform only procedures qualified and trained for, and make recommendations for plan of care changes to the supervising PT.
• Instruct and assist patients with active and passive exercises, muscle re-education, gait, functional activities, ADL, transfer, safety, and prosthetic training.
• Observe, record, and report patient responses and condition changes to the supervising PT, nurse, or physician. Coordinate care with healthcare team members as appropriate.
• Educate patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare team members within the scope of practice.

Education and Experience

License Requirements

• Current license, registration, or certification to practice physical therapy in New Jersey
• Current CPR certification
• Valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to reliable transportation

Company Overview

LHC Group is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

Patient Care, part of LHC Group, is a leading provider of post-acute care, delivering high-quality, cost-effective services across home health, hospice, community-based services, and inpatient care. Our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective healthcare because it's all about helping people.