Per Diem PTA — Day Shifts, Growth & Benefits

UMC - Abundant Life for Seniors; Ocean City (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Group life insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid time off (PTO)

Retirement plan with employer match

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Shores, a UMC community in Ocean City, NJ, seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to join per diem therapy team. The role offers day shifts and $40 per hour. Under supervision of a licensed PT, you will help residents regain mobility, balance, and independence through targeted exercises and safe transfers.

Per diem scheduling may include weekends. Benefits include health/dental/vision insurance, tuition assistance, PTO, retirement plan, and employee assistance programs.

Qualifications

• Active NJ PTA license required and in good standing.
• Experience in skilled nursing, sub-acute rehab, or home health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy treatments designed by the licensed Physical Therapist to help residents reach their goals.
• Guide residents through exercises and activities that improve strength, balance, mobility, and walking ability.
• Support residents in practicing functional skills such as transfers, stair navigation, and safe movement throughout daily routines.
• Monitor resident performance during therapy sessions and communicate progress or concerns to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Complete timely, accurate documentation to maintain continuity of care and support treatment outcomes.

Skills

NJ PTA license

Per diem availability

Geriatric rehab experience

Education

Active New Jersey PTA license in good standing

Experience in skilled nursing / sub-acute rehab / home health (preferred)

Job description

The Shores, a UMC community in Ocean City, NJ, seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to join per diem therapy team. The role offers day shifts and $40 per hour. Under supervision of a licensed PT, you will help residents regain mobility, balance, and independence through targeted exercises and safe transfers.

Per diem scheduling may include weekends. Benefits include health/dental/vision insurance, tuition assistance, PTO, retirement plan, and employee assistance programs.