Physical Therapy Assistant

Erickson Senior Living; Pompton Lakes (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

PTO

401k with match

Onsite clinic

Education assistance

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Cedar Crest Village by Erickson Senior Living in Pompton Plains, NJ is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support residents' daily living with a person-centered approach.

This full-time role runs Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm, offering comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth within a nationally respected senior living network.

Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience with older adults, CPR certification, and a current state physical therapy license.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience with older adults preferred.
• CPR certification required.
• Current state license in physical therapy (where applicable).

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day physical therapy treatments across the Erickson Senior Living continuum of care.
• Support residents' physical, spiritual, emotional, and clinical needs.
• Ensure compliance with Medicare, state, and federal regulations and company policies.
• Develop and implement residents’ care plans based on their preferences and routines.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary clinical team to address resident needs.

Skills

CPR Certification

Resident Care Experience

Job description

Location:
Cedar Crest Village by Erickson Senior Living
Join our team as a Physical Therapist Assistants support our residents in all aspects of daily living, providing person-centered care to ensure we meet all of our resident’s needs. All of our residents live within our award-winning campus, creating an environment where you can be part of their journey throughout their continuum of care.
This is a Full Time role, Monday - Friday from 8am - 4:30.
Compensation: $35/HR - $39/HR depending on experience.

What We Offer

• A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values
• Medical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options
• PTO Plans, PLUS company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law
• 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match
• Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age
• Free access to our on-site Team member Health and Well-Being Centers, plus Well-Being programs, tools and resources for you and your immediate family members
• Education assistance, certification reimbursement and access to over 6,000 courses through our online learning library, designed to enhance your current skills and build new ones
• Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!

How You Will Make An Impact

• Providing a holistic approach, supporting the residents' physical, spiritual, emotional, and clinical needs
• Providing day-to-day Physical Therapy treatments to meet resident’s needs in all settings across the Erickson Senior Living community continuum of care
• Following Medicare, state and federal regulations, APTA, and company policies and procedures and ensure departmental understanding and compliance in the areas of care provision, documentation, billing reimbursement, resident rights, customer service, and compliance, and other requirements as defined in the respective regulations.
• Implementing residents’ personal care plans, focusing on residents’ strengths, preferences, and preferred routines, while providing a sense of comfort, companionship, and belonging.
• Working with the interdisciplinary clinical team to ensure the needs of our residents are being addressed throughout their care.

What You Will Need

• Minimum 1 years’ experience in working with the older adult population related to the therapies is preferred.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Current state license (for the state in which the community provides service) in physical therapy, where applicable.

Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Cedar Crest is a beautiful 130-acre continuing care retirement community in Pompton Plains, New Jersey. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Cedar Crest helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.