Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Job Description

Job Description

Therapy Assistant (PTA)
UMC Pitman | Pitman, NJ

Full Time | Day Shift | Monday - Friday: No Weekends!

Pay: $31.31-35.23/hour

UMC (United Methodist Communities) is proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work for 9 consecutive years , with 89% of our teammates reporting that they feel they make a difference in the work that they do!

Physical Therapy Assistant Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program
• Current New Jersey Physical Therapy Assistant license
• Minimum of 2 years of PTA experience

What You'll Do:

• Assist Physical Therapists in providing therapeutic treatments and rehabilitation procedures for residents/patients
• Guide, motivate, and support patients in improving mobility, strength, and daily functional activities
• Monitor patient progress during treatments, document observations, and communicate findings to the Physical Therapist
• Measure range of motion, vital signs, and other treatment-related data to support patient evaluations and care planning
• Fit, adjust, and educate patients on the proper use of braces, prosthetics, walkers, wheelchairs, canes, and other supportive devices
• Collaborate with therapy staff and interdisciplinary care teams while maintaining accurate documentation and compliance with professional, ethical, and legal standards

Why Join UMC?

At UMC, our mission is clear and deeply rooted in faith: "Compassionately serving in community so that all are free to choose abundant life."

We are proud of our long-standing commitment to residents and teammates, with over 115 years of service across New Jersey. Our culture is built on Compassion, Respect, Stewardship, and Service .

We are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work for 9 consecutive years ! Recent teammate feedback highlights:

• 89% feel they make a difference at UMC
• 89% feel they are able to take time off when needed
• 87% feel welcomed when they join the organization
• 87% feel their work has special meaning and is "not just a job"

We operate multiple care settings across New Jersey, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, long-term care, short-term rehab, home care, and affordable housing communities.

Benefits for the UMC Team:

• Employer-subsidized Medical and Dental coverage (eligible at 30 hours/week)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off + 9 Paid Holidays (premium pay for holiday work)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance, Professional Development & E-Learning
• Employee Discount Program
• Group Life Insurance (fully paid by UMC)
• Optional Vision, Health Savings Account, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• On-demand pay access (get paid when you need it)
• Uniform allowances and free uniform items

UMC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by laws and regulations.