Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) / Full-time

Select Specialty Hospital; Rochelle Park (NJ); On-site; USD 39,950 - 60,614; Full time

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital in Rochelle Park, NJ is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for a full-time weekday schedule. The PTA will assist in delivering therapy services, lead therapeutic exercises, and help advance patient mobility and recovery in a post-ICU setting.

The role requires an active NJ PTA license and BLS certification, with responsibilities including patient transportation, treatment plan execution, and rehabilitation activities tailored to individual goals.

Qualifications

• Current CPR/BLS certification required by start date.
• Active PTA license in NJ.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering physical therapy services.
• Perform therapeutic exercises and functional activities.
• Assist with transportation of patients as needed.
• Support PT with implementing treatment plans.
• Train patients in locomotion and use of assistive devices.
• Assist with discharge planning and community re-entry activities.

Skills

BLS Certification

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in New Jersey

Job description

Position: Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Location: Rochelle Park, NJ

Schedule: Full‑time Monday - Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm / one holiday per year

Compensation: $29.00 to $44.00 per hour

Sign‑on Bonus: $5,000

Select Specialty Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world‑class inpatient post‑ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives - and Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.

Why Join Us

• Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full‑time opportunities.
• Foster Well‑being: We offer benefits that support the financial, work/life and emotional well‑being of you and your family members. Part‑time/Per Diem positions are eligible for a 401(k) plan after reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year. We also offer our Employee Assistance Program to part‑time employees.
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care.
• Assist with the delivery of physical therapy services including transportation, therapeutic exercises and functional activities.
• Implement treatment goals, plans, and programs as established by the physical therapist (PT).
• Assist the PT in carrying out therapeutic interventions designed to meet the patients’ long‑term goals, including strengthening, coordination and balance exercises; posture, endurance/cardiac, functional skills and community re‑entry training; joint mobility and muscle lengthening and pain relief.
• Train patients in locomotion using orthotics, prosthetics or assistive devices.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid state PTA license.
• Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.