Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, Full-Time, M-F Days + 2 weekend days/mo; Atlantic Health[...]

Atlantic Health System; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage

Life & AD&D insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

403(b) retirement plan with employer match

PTO & paid sick leave

Tuition assistance and academic advising

Parental, adoption, and surrogacy leave

Backup and on-site childcare

Well-being rewards

Employee assistance program

Fertility benefits and healthy pregnancy program

Flexible spending and commuter accounts

Pet, home, auto, identity theft and legal insurance

Job summary

Atlantic Health System in Morristown, New Jersey, is looking for a skilled Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant for the inpatient Rehab Unit at Morristown Medical Center. This role focuses on providing patient-centered care and collaboration. Key responsibilities include performing therapy treatments, monitoring patient progress, and assisting with mobility and functional activities. Candidates should hold an Associate’s degree, BLS certification, and a NJ PTA license, with preference given to those with experience. The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required.
• BLS certification is mandatory.
• Must have a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) license from NJ.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience as a PTA is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical therapy treatments and care programs.
• Assist patients with therapeutic exercises and daily living activities.
• Monitor patient progress and communicate results to the PT.
• Fit and train patients in using orthopedic devices.
• Consult with staff for treatment program coordination.

Skills

Patient care skills

Therapeutic exercise knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree

BLS certification

PTA license from NJ

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Atlantic Health is seeking a skilled and compassionate Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to join our collaborative team at Morristown Medical Center's inpatient Rehab Unit. We’re proud to offer a collaborative environment rooted in our core values: patient-centered care, professional respect, and a commitment to continuous learning. You will find a place where your clinical expertise is valued, your voice matters, and your growth is supported.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The full‑time Physical Therapist Assistant will be responsible for performing physical therapy treatments, administering care programs, monitoring patient progress, and modifying treatment plans as directed by the supervising Physical Therapist. The role includes quality improvement and interdisciplinary collaboration.

1. Assist patients with active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, and modality treatments (ultrasound, electrical stimulation, ultraviolet, infrared, hot and cold packs).
2. Instruct, motivate, and assist patients to learn and improve functional activities such as perambulation, transfer, ambulation, and daily‑living activities.
3. Observe patients during treatments, monitor and compile progress, and communicate results to the Physical Therapist.
4. Fit patients for, adjust, and train them in use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices (crutches, canes, walkers, wheelchairs).
5. Consult with physical therapy staff and other health team members to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment programs.
6. Facilitate orientation to new Physical Therapist Assistants and provide instructions to Physical Therapy Aides.
7. Perform clerical duties such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephone, taking messages, and filling out forms.
8. Measure patients’ range‑of‑motion, length and girth of body parts, and vital signs to assist the Physical Therapist in compiling data for patient evaluations.
9. Monitor treatments administered by Physical Therapy Aides.
10. Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s degree.
• BLS certification.
• Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) license from NJ.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience as a PTA is strongly preferred.

BENEFITS

Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package supporting the health, financial security, and well‑being of all team members.

Team Member Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Life & AD&D insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
• PTO & paid sick leave.
• Tuition assistance and academic advising.
• Parental, adoption, and surrogacy leave.
• Backup and on‑site childcare.
• Well‑being rewards.
• Employee assistance program.
• Fertility benefits and healthy pregnancy program.
• Flexible spending and commuter accounts.
• Pet, home, auto, identity theft and legal insurance.

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.