Physical Therapist Assistant

Mitchell/Martin Inc.; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitchell Martin is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant in Paterson, NJ for an onsite full-time role. You'll work under a licensed PT in an outpatient setting.

Schedule is Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM–6:00 PM and Friday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM; salary range $70,000-$85,000 per year. Requires NJ PTA license, CPR/BLS, and EHR experience.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted New Jersey Physical Therapist Assistant license.
• Current CPR/BLS certification from a recognized body.
• Compliance with New Jersey Board of Physical Therapy Examiners' continuing competency requirements.
• Completion of compliance training (e.g., HIPAA) before patient contact.
• No current or pending licensure discipline or exclusion from Medicare/Medicaid.

Responsibilities

• Provide PTA services in outpatient musculoskeletal settings.
• Work under supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Utilize electronic health record systems.
• Paterson, NJ schedule: Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM–6:00 PM, Friday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM.

Skills

Communication skills

Therapeutic exercise

Modalities

Functional training

Team collaboration

Outpatient experience

Education

Associate's degree in PTA (CAPTE-accredited)

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant - Paterson, NJ, - Onsite - Full Time 8:00am-6:00pm Monday, Tues, Wed, Thurs and 8:00am-12:00pm Friday for Paterson location - $70,000-$85,000 Per Year

Title

Physical Therapist Assistant

Location

Paterson, NJ, - Onsite

Position Type

Full Time 8:00am-6:00pm Monday, Tues, Wed, Thurs and 8:00am-12:00pm Friday for Paterson location

Compensation

Pay Range: $70,000-$85,000 Per Year

Description

The position involves working as a Physical Therapist Assistant in an outpatient setting, focusing on musculoskeletal conditions.

This full-time role is based in Paterson, NJ, with a schedule from Monday to Thursday, 8:00am-6:00pm, and Friday, 8:00am-12:00pm.

The position requires working under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist and involves using electronic health record systems.

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted New Jersey Physical Therapist Assistant license.
• Current CPR/BLS certification from a recognized body.
• Compliance with New Jersey Board of Physical Therapy Examiners' continuing competency requirements.
• Completion of compliance training (e.g., HIPAA) before patient contact.
• No current or pending licensure discipline or exclusion from Medicare/Medicaid.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree from a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Experience in outpatient orthopedic/musculoskeletal settings preferred.
• Understanding of New Jersey scope of practice for PTAs.
• Competence in therapeutic exercise, modalities, and functional training.
• Strong communication skills with supervising PT and team members.