Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Care Connection Rehabilitation Center; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Care Connection Rehabilitation Center in Rahway, NJ is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our rehabilitation team on a PRN basis. The PTA will support licensed therapists in developing and delivering therapy plans to residents, with a focus on mobility, independence, and quality of life.

Candidates must hold a current, unrestricted New Jersey PTA license and have at least 1 year of experience in a skilled nursing facility or similar healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted New Jersey PTA license.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a skilled nursing facility or similar setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Physical Therapist with safe and effective treatment programs based on resident needs.
• Provide quality therapy services while maintaining resident safety, dignity, and comfort.
• Maintain a clean, organized therapy area.
• Follow facility policies, safety procedures, and infection control standards.
• Properly use PPE when required and report safety hazards promptly.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, therapists, nursing staff, and care team.
• Complete required documentation accurately and timely.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – PRN

Facility: Care Connection Rehabilitation Center
Position: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Location: Rahway, NJ
Shift: PRN
Pay: $40–$45 per hour

Join Our Team!

Care Connection Rehabilitation Center is seeking a compassionate and motivated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our rehabilitation team on a PRN basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated PTA who is passionate about helping residents improve mobility, independence, and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Physical Therapist with safe and effective treatment programs based on individual resident needs.

• Provide quality therapy services while maintaining resident safety, dignity, and comfort.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and properly equipped therapy area.

• Follow all facility policies, safety procedures, and infection control standards.

• Properly use PPE when required and report safety hazards or equipment concerns promptly.

• Communicate effectively with residents, families, therapists, nursing staff, and other members of the care team.

• Complete required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted New Jersey Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license.

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a skilled nursing facility, rehabilitation, or similar healthcare setting preferred.

• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Compassionate, professional, and resident-focused approach to care.