Physical Therapy Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Physical Therapy Assistant

Per Diem Days

** Pay rate up to $40/hour**

UMC has been certified A Great Place to Work for the 8th year in a row! 88% of our teammates say they feel they make a difference in the work that they do at UMC!

United Methodist Communities is currently seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for Bristol Glen Senior Care Community located in Newton, NJ. Bristol Glen, Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), is a thoughtfully designed to provide person directed care in a home-like environment to ensure exceptional care and quality of life for our residents.

The Physical Therapy Assistant assists Physical Therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures.

Requirements for a Physical Therapy Assistant:

• Graduate of an accredited therapy program.
• At least 2 years' experience.
• Current Physical Therapy Assistant state license.

Responsibilities for a Physical Therapy Assistant:

• Assists physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures.
• Administers traction to relieve neck and back pain.
• Instructs, motivates, and assists patients to learn and improve functional activities.
• Observes patients during treatments and compiles and evaluates data on patient responses to treatments and progress and reports findings to physical therapist.
• Fits patients for, adjusts, and trains patients in use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices such as crutches, canes, walkers and wheelchairs.
• Confers with members of physical therapy staff and other health team members, individually and in conference, to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment programs.
• Measures patient's range-of-joint motion, length and girth of body parts, and vital signs to determine effects of specific treatments or to assist Physical Therapist to compile data for patient evaluations.
• Observes and records client's progress, attitudes or behavior and maintains this information in client record.
• Complies with professional, ethical, and legal standards.

About UMC:

• Our Mission is: Compassionately serving in community so that all are free to choose abundant life
• Certified A Great Place to Work for the last 8 years, we continue to grow and innovate to meet the needs of our residents while building upon our rich history of over 115-years of dedication to the communities we serve. Over 84% of our teammates say they feel good about the ways UMC contributes to the community!
• According to the 2025 Great Place to Work Survey, 87% of our teammates:
  • Feel their work has special meaning: this is not "just a job"
  • Feel their workplace is physically SAFE !
• We offer 4 Full-Service Communities, 5 Affordable Housing Communities and HomeWorks throughout the State of NJ, offering a variety of options from Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Long Term Care, Short Term Rehab, home care and more!
• Our company culture at UMC is built on our values of Compassion, Respect, Stewardship and Service.

Benefits offered by UMC for our Teammates:

• Employer-subsidized Medical and Dental Coverage (eligible at 30-hours per week)
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match
• Daily Overtime Available for Eligible Positions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance, Professional Development and E-Learning
• Employee Discount Program
• Generous Paid Time Off Program
• Group Life Insurance (No Cost to YOU!)
• 9 Paid Holidays/Premium Pay when working holidays
• Free uniform items & additional uniform allowances
• Immediate Pay & on-demand access to earned pay!
• Additional great benefits like Vision coverage, Health Savings Account, Voluntary Life Insurance & so much more!

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.