Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Per Diem

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

Physical Therapy Assistant
$40 per hour | Per Diem
The Shores, a UMC community | Ocean City, NJ
2201 Bay Avenue, Ocean City, NJ 08226

Join our Therapy team at The Shores in Ocean City. This per diem position offers $40 per hour with day shifts availability.

About the Community

The Shores is a community serving residents in assisted living, memory support, skilled nursing, and short-term rehabilitation. Our Therapy team plays an essential role in helping residents regain strength, mobility, and independence so they can enjoy the best possible quality of life.

What You'll Do

• 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

What You'll Need

Required:

• Active New Jersey Physical Therapist Assistant license in good standing

Preferred:

• Experience in skilled nursing, sub-acute rehab, or home health (newly licensed PTAs are welcome to apply)
• Experience with Net Health Therapy documentation

Pay and Benefits

• $40.00 per hour
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Group life and voluntary life insurance
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and e-learning access
• Paid time offplus 9 paid holidays
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Employee assistance program and discount programs
• Some benefits are position,shiftand hours dependent

Schedule

• Per diem, day shifts as needed
• Flexibility to choose shifts
• Weekend shifts available