Per Diem PTA — Geriatric Mobility & Wellness

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center; North Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary

Insurance

Fringe Benefits

Employee Perks

KinderCare Discount

Plum Benefits

Job summary

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking aPhysical Therapy Assistant (PTA) on a per diem basis to support a geriatric population in a skilled nursing setting. The PTA must hold a New Jersey license and be capable of evaluating and treating residents with minimal supervision.

The role focuses on mobility, pain relief, and functional activities to enhance residents’ daily living and comfort while working within a dynamic geriatrics team.

Qualifications

• Current NJ PTA license is required.
• Ability to evaluate and treat independently without direct supervision.
• Experience in skilled nursing facilities is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the PT with therapies designed to improve mobility and reduce pain.
• Promote overall fitness and wellness for residents in a skilled nursing facility.

Skills

Geriatric care

Mobility assessment

Independent treatment

Education

PTA license (NJ)

Job description

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking aPhysical Therapy Assistant (PTA) on a per diem basis to support a geriatric population in a skilled nursing setting. The PTA must hold a New Jersey license and be capable of evaluating and treating residents with minimal supervision.

The role focuses on mobility, pain relief, and functional activities to enhance residents’ daily living and comfort while working within a dynamic geriatrics team.