Physical Therapist Assistant

About the Job

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Home Health | Newark, NJ | Full-Time | $35-$55/Visit

Are you a licensed PTA burnt out from high-volume clinics, rushed treatments, and impossible productivity targets? Stern at Home Therapy is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver one-on-one care in patients' homes in and around Newark, NJ - with a schedule you own and a team that actually supports you.

About Stern at Home Therapy

We're a home therapy practice built on a simple belief: clinicians do their best work when they're not stretched thin. Our PTAs carry manageable caseloads, work one patient at a time, and have responsive clinical leadership behind them. We invest in our people - through real benefits, ongoing education, and a culture where autonomy is the norm, not a perk.

What the Job Looks Like

You'll implement individualized care plans and treat a primarily geriatric patient population in their homes in the Newark area. You'll work closely with supervising PTs, document promptly, and collaborate with a tight-knit clinical team. Your caseload and daily schedule are yours to build - no double-booking, no one looking over your shoulder.

Why PTAs Choose This Role:

• $35-$55 per visit, tiered based on experience.
• Salary option available.
• Bonus opportunities in addition to base pay.
• One patient at a time - no double-booking.
• You set your own schedule and caseload.
• No micromanagement - autonomy is standard.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Shadowing available for those newer to home health.

Full-Time Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Commuter stipend
• PTO and paid holidays
• 401(k) with employer match
• CEU support and student loan assistance
• Childcare assistance
• Wellness stipend
• Equipment provided

What We're Looking For:

• Active PTA license in New Jersey (required).
• Reliable transportation (required).
• Strong clinical and communication skills.
• Home health experience is a plus - but we'll train the right person.

How to Apply:

Simple and fast: apply, have a quick intro call with Yale, and get an answer within days.

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About the Company

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About Us

At Stern at Home Therapy, we believe great care starts with taking care of the people who provide it. Our mission is simple: deliver exceptional therapy in the place patients feel safest, home. But we can't do that without building an environment where our therapists feel supported, valued, and empowered to do their best work.

For Our Therapists

You're not just staff here; you're the driving force behind our vision. That's why we invest heavily in the tools, mentorship, and resources you need to grow, whether you're just starting or leading a specialty practice. We celebrate wins, encourage professional development, and make sure you have what you need to focus on what matters most: your patients.

For Our Patients

Every therapy plan we build is custom, because no two recoveries look the same. We focus on real comfort and real progress, not one-size-fits-all treatment.

For Our Partners

Our medical associates and partner organizations count on us for financial reliability and consistent, dependable care delivery. That stability is part of what makes Stern a place people want to build a career.

Our Story

Stern at Home Therapy didn't start with a business plan. It started with listening. In our early years, our founders built outpatient services for seniors, and quickly learned that the biggest barrier to good care wasn't quality. It was getting there. Patients were skipping appointments simply because the commute was too hard.

So we brought care home instead. What began as a solution to a scheduling problem became a movement rooted in genuine relationships, the kind where you become a trusted name in someone's family, not just a provider on a schedule.

Years later, that same philosophy drives everything we do. We've grown, but we haven't forgotten why we started: because convenience and connection shouldn't be trade-offs in healthcare, and neither should having a job you actually love.