Physical Therapist Assistant

Ultimate Therapy at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant PTA for a full-time role in our skilled nursing facility. Join a respected team delivering personalized care to residents. Why Choose to Work as a PTA in a Skilled Nursing Facility? Build lasting relationships with residents and see meaningful, long‑term progress in mobility, strength, balance, and daily independence; helping them regain the ability to walk, transfer safely, and participate in activities they love. Enjoy a diverse caseload with varied diagnoses, allowing you to implement hands‑on treatments and functional exercises, often more rewarding than faster‑paced acute settings. Collaborate closely in a supportive interdisciplinary team (with PTs, OTs, SLPs, nursing, and more), where you play a key role in carrying out plans, reporting progress, and directly improving resident quality of life while preventing complications like falls. Benefit from strong job stability, competitive pay potential in nursing facilities, and the chance to make a real difference in geriatric and post‑acute care amid growing demand for skilled mobility support. In this Physical Therapist Assistant role, you'll: Assist the supervising Physical Therapist in evaluating patient status, observing during/after treatments, and reporting progress or changes. Implement individualized treatment plans as a PTA, including therapeutic exercises, gait training, manual techniques, stretching, and use of assistive devices like walkers or canes. Set clear goals with patients, educate them and families on expectations, and build understanding of their rehab process. Counsel patients and families while maintaining precise documentation for all visits, treatments, and outcomes. We're seeking a collaborative Physical Therapist Assistant PTA who enjoys team environments, ongoing training, CEUs, and input on decisions. Ready to bring your skills to skilled nursing therapy? Apply now! Requirements: Active state Physical Therapist Assistant license required. Perks & Highlights: Unlimited referral bonus; up to $1,000 per successful referral. Multiple locations offered, but optional, for PRN coverage; potential full‑time opportunity at additional locations. This is a direct hire position (no agency). Visit ultimatetherapyllc.com Full‑Time Benefits: Medical, dental, vision insurance 401(k) Annual reviews with raise opportunities CEU reimbursement Parental leave, disability insurance, advancement paths, and more... #J-18808-Ljbffr