Physical Therapy Assistant: Autonomy, CE & Strong Pay

Hamilton Physical Therapy Services; Hamilton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount plans

Continuing education

Job summary

Hamilton Physical Therapy Services, a trusted rehabilitation provider in Mercer County since 1978, seeks a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant to join our clinician-led team. You will perform therapeutic interventions, document progress, and guide patients in home exercises under a supervising Physical Therapist.

The role emphasizes autonomous work, strong EMR usage, and ongoing professional development with continuing education opportunities and employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a CAPTE accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program.
• New or recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Current state licensure is required.
• CPR certification is required.
• Ability to work efficiently in an autonomous environment.
• Basic PC skills and knowledge, including EMR, database software, and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform therapeutic interventions for patients under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, including modality treatments, therapeutic exercises, gait training, neuromuscular re-education, manual therapy, ADL training, and wound dressing.
• Record patient progress and response to treatment in medical charts.
• Report patient status to physicians and healthcare personnel; measure range of motion, strength, and vital signs as needed.
• Instruct patients and families on assistive devices and home exercise techniques.
• Provide guidance to Physical Therapist Assistant students and technicians.
• Assist in quality assurance programs as directed by the Physical Therapist.
• Ensure technical proficiency in physical therapy principles, concepts, and techniques.

Skills

Autonomous work

EMR system

MS Office

Basic computer skills

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

Current state licensure

CPR certification

Tools

EMR system

Database software

Job description

Hamilton Physical Therapy Services, a trusted rehabilitation provider in Mercer County since 1978, seeks a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant to join our clinician-led team. You will perform therapeutic interventions, document progress, and guide patients in home exercises under a supervising Physical Therapist.

The role emphasizes autonomous work, strong EMR usage, and ongoing professional development with continuing education opportunities and employee benefits.