Physical Therapist Assistant - West Orange, NJ

CXQS Fox Rehabilitation Services PC; New Jersey; On-site; USD 33,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

FOX Rehabilitation is a clinician-operated practice focused on meaningful relationships, evidence-based care, and independence for patients. As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will deliver in-home and senior living care under a supervising PT, guiding patients through personalized treatment plans and tracking progress.

You’ll work closely with a multidisciplinary team and benefit from mentorship, flexible scheduling, and opportunities to grow your clinical skills while building lasting

Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state(s) of practice, or eligibility to obtain.
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Current CPR certification.
• Basic computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized treatment plans established by your supervising Physical Therapist, adjusting activities based on patient response and progress.
• Instruct, motivate, and safeguard patients through therapeutic exercises and functional activities, observing and tracking their progress.
• Document visits accurately and on time within FOX’s EMR system, in line with FOX’s Clinical Documentation standards.
• Stay connected with patients, POAs, and community referral sources, and help coordinate coverage when needed.

Skills

CPR certification

Basic computer skills

Education

Physical Therapist Assistant program graduate

PTA license eligibility in state(s) of practice

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized treatment plans established by your supervising Physical Therapist, adjusting activities based on patient response and progress.
• Instruct, motivate, and safeguard patients through therapeutic exercises and functional activities, observing and tracking their progress.
• Document visits accurately and on time within FOX’s EMR system, in line with FOX’s Clinical Documentation standards.
• Stay connected with patients, POAs, and community referral sources, and help coordinate coverage when needed.

Why Join FOX Rehabilitation?

FOX Rehabilitation is a clinician-operated practice rooted in meaningful relationships, evidence-based care, and a mission to abolish ageism. As a PTA, you won’t just be supporting the plan of care, you’ll be the one in the room, building trust with patients and delivering the moments of progress that keep them independent. You’ll be backed by leaders who understand clinical work because they’ve lived it.

Why PTAs love working with FOX:

• Meaningful, one-on-one time with patients in their homes and senior living communities
• A true partnership with your supervising PT, collaborative care planning, not just task lists
• Built-in mentorship and a clear path to grow your clinical skills and career
• The ability to build your own schedule and create lasting patient relationships
• A collaborative, interdisciplinary team (PT, OT, SLP, Fitness Specialists)
• A community-based practice focused on independence, wellness, and longevity
• A culture that recognizes the PTA role as essential, not secondary to great outcomes

Employment Types Available

• Full-time Physical Therapist Assistant – In-Home & Senior Living Care (with benefits)
• Part-time Physical Therapist Assistant – In-Home & Senior Living Care (with benefits eligibility based on minimum hours requirement)
• PRN/FOX Flex Physical Therapist Assistant – Home & Community Visits

Ways to Earn More with FOX

• Refer a friend — earn employee referral bonuses for growing our clinical team
• Refer a patient — wellness referral incentives for connecting patients to continued care with a FOX Fitness Specialist
• Share your expertise — get compensated for writing blog articles or creating viral social content

Compensation & Benefits

FOX offers competitive compensation based on experience and employment type. Benefits for eligible roles include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Continuing education access
• Clinical and nonclinical career advancement pathways
• Access to advanced technology and tools
• Supportive, clinician-driven culture

Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state(s) of practice, or eligibility to obtain
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
• Current CPR certification
• Basic computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Office

Physical Requirements

FOX PTAs must be able to meet the physical demands of in-home and community-based care, including:

• Exerting medium physical effort: lifting 25–50 lbs occasionally, 10–25 lbs frequently, and up to 10 lbs constantly
• Performing CPR
• Providing moderate to maximum assistance with patient transfers and bed mobility, including repositioning a bed-bound patient alone
• Standing, sitting, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing stairs, and extensive walking
• Performing repetitive movements of the upper extremities
• Driving to patient homes and senior living communities as part of the Geriatric House Calls™ model
• Wearing PPE when required

Fox Rehabilitation is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

In New Jersey, the standard base pay range for this role is $24.04 - $45.00 an hour with an opportunity to earn more.

FOX is a high-growth, entrepreneurial private practice of physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and exercise physiologists. FOX was built on the strong clinical foundation of Geriatric House Calls, and has stayed true to its mission of rehabilitating lives by believing in the strength of people. FOX provides evidence-based rehabilitation services in the acute, post-acute, home, senior living community and outpatient settings. Our clinicians provide clinically excellent care and are given the autonomy they need to help clients to achieve what they once thought impossible. Within FOX, our culture is one of respect and hard work. Our private practice is built around support systems to give clinicians the tools they need to succeed while achieving clinical excellence and professional fulfillment. Every employee is equally important to the success of FOX; it is this philosophy and culture that create a supportive atmosphere where employees are valued.