Physical Therapist Assistant in Edison

Shanti Rehab; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Shanti Physical Therapy in Edison, NJ seeks a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver patient-focused care under a Physical Therapist's supervision. You will guide patients through exercise progressions, document responses, and ensure safe, ready-to-use treatment areas.

Candidates should hold an active NJ PTA license with strong communication and detail orientation; outpatient orthopedic experience and EMR familiarity are a plus.

Qualifications

• Active NJ PTA license required.
• Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail.
• Collaborative, patient-focused working style.
• Outpatient orthopedic experience is a plus.
• EMR experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment under the direction and supervision of a Physical Therapist, following the established plan of care.
• Guide patients through exercises and correct form with clear, encouraging instruction.
• Observe and document how patients respond during each visit.
• Report changes or concerns to the supervising Physical Therapist promptly.
• Keep treatment areas and equipment ready and safe.

Skills

Active New Jersey PTA license

Communication

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Education

Physical Therapist Assistant degree

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Carry out each patient's plan of care alongside the supervising Physical Therapist. You'll spend most of your day hands-on with patients, coaching exercises and noticing the details that help the plan stay on track.

What you’ll do

• Provide treatment under the direction and supervision of a Physical Therapist, following the established plan of care.
• Guide patients through exercises and correct form with clear, encouraging instruction.
• Observe and document how patients respond during each visit.
• Report changes or concerns to the supervising Physical Therapist promptly.
• Help keep treatment areas and equipment ready and safe.

What you’ll bring

• An active New Jersey Physical Therapist Assistant license.
• Strong communication, organization and attention to detail.
• A collaborative, patient-focused working style.

Nice to have

• Outpatient orthopedic experience
• EMR experience

Shanti Physical Therapy is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

Lead each patient's care from the first evaluation onward.

Help people get back to the everyday activities that matter to them.

Keep the clinic running smoothly so the clinical team can focus on patients.

Keep the clinic running smoothly so the clinical team can focus on patients.