Physical Therapy Assistant

About the Job

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Home Health | Newark, NJ | Salary, W-2, or 1099 Options

Stern at Home Therapy is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide one-on-one care to patients in their homes in the Newark, NJ area .

We offer multiple compensation options depending on experience and employment structure, including a $58,000-$75,000 salary option , W-2 per-visit pay , or 1099 contractor pay .

This opportunity is ideal for a licensed PTA who wants more autonomy, one-on-one patient care, and the flexibility of home health with support from an established clinical team.

Compensation Options:

• Salary option: $58,000-$75,000 annually, based on experience.
• W-2 per-visit option: $35-$49 per visit, based on experience.
• 1099 contractor option: $50-$55 per visit, based on experience.

Benefits are available for eligible W-2 employees.

What You'll Do:

As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will treat a primarily geriatric patient population in their homes while working under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.

Responsibilities include:

• Carry out individualized treatment plans established by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Provide one-on-one physical therapy treatments in patients' homes.
• Help patients improve mobility, strength, balance, safety, and overall function.
• Document patient visits accurately and in a timely manner.
• Communicate with supervising PTs, patients, families, and members of the clinical team.
• Manage your daily schedule and caseload with support from the Stern at Home Therapy team.

Why Join Stern at Home Therapy?

• Multiple compensation options: salary, W-2 per visit, or 1099 contractor.
• One-on-one patient care with no double-booking.
• Flexible scheduling and control over your daily schedule.
• Clinical autonomy without unnecessary micromanagement.
• Mileage reimbursement for eligible W-2 employees.
• Shadowing available for PTAs who are newer to home health.
• Responsive clinical leadership when you need support.
• Bonus opportunities available.

Full-Time W-2 Benefits:

Eligible full-time W-2 employees may receive:

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

Qualifications:

• Active Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license in New Jersey required.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Strong clinical, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a home-based setting.
• Home health experience is preferred but not required.

Apply Today:

If you're a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant looking for a home health opportunity with strong compensation options, flexible scheduling, and one-on-one patient care, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply through this job posting or contact:

Yale Smith

Director of Talent Acquisition & Recruiting

Stern at Home Therapy

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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.