PTA: Mobility & Independence Rehab – Full-Time

Ultimate Therapy Services; Berkeley Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

PTO & holidays

Continuing education

Collaborative team

Career development

Job summary

Ultimate Therapy Services is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for the Autumn Lake at Berkeley Heights facility in Berkeley Heights, NJ. This full-time role partners with Physical Therapists and an interdisciplinary clinical team to deliver individualized rehabilitation in a skilled nursing setting.

You will assist with mobility, strengthening, balance, gait, and functional activities, document care, and participate in a collaborative approach to resident care.

Qualifications

• Valid NJ PTA license required.
• Strong communication and resident-care skills.
• New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on therapy according to treatment plans established by a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Work with residents on mobility, strengthening, balance, gait, transfers, and functional activities.
• Encourage residents to achieve individualized rehabilitation goals.
• Monitor treatment response and share updates with supervising PT.
• Reinforce exercise programs and safe mobility techniques with residents and caregivers.
• Complete clinical documentation accurately and on time.
• Participate in a collaborative approach to resident care.

Skills

Communication

Resident care

Collaboration

Education

NJ PTA license

Job description

Ultimate Therapy Services is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for the Autumn Lake at Berkeley Heights facility in Berkeley Heights, NJ. This full-time role partners with Physical Therapists and an interdisciplinary clinical team to deliver individualized rehabilitation in a skilled nursing setting.

You will assist with mobility, strengthening, balance, gait, and functional activities, document care, and participate in a collaborative approach to resident care.