- Pay
- $40/hr
- Where
- Ocean City, NJ, United States
- Level
- Mid
Physical Therapy Assistant
$40 per hour | Per Diem
The Shores, a UMC community
2201 Bay Avenue, Ocean City, NJ 08226
Join our Therapy team at The Shores in Ocean City. This per diem position offers $40 per hour with day shifts availability.
About the Community
The Shores is a community serving residents in assisted living, memory support, skilled nursing, and short-term rehabilitation. Our Therapy team plays an essential role in helping residents regain strength, mobility, and independence so they can enjoy the best possible quality of life.
What You'll Do
Provide physical therapy treatments designed by the licensed Physical Therapist to help residents reach their goals
Guide residents through exercises and activities that improve strength, balance, mobility, and walking ability
Support residents in practicing functional skills such as transfers, stair navigation, and safe movement throughout daily routines
Monitor resident performance during therapy sessions and communicate progress or concerns to the supervising Physical Therapist
Complete timely, accurate documentation to maintain continuity of care and support treatment outcomes
What You'll Need
Required:
Active New Jersey Physical Therapist Assistant license in good standing
Preferred:
Experience in skilled nursing, sub-acute rehab, or home health (newly licensed PTAs are welcome to apply)
Experience with Net Health Therapy documentation
Pay and Benefits
$40.00 per hour
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Group life and voluntary life insurance
Tuition assistance, professional development, and e-learning access
Paid time off plus 9 paid holidays
Retirement plan with employer match
Employee assistance program and discount programs
Some benefits are position, shift and hours dependent
Schedule
Per diem, day shifts as needed
Flexibility to choose shifts
Weekend shifts available
Why UMC
United Methodist Communities has been Certified as a Great Place to Work for 9 years in a row and has proudly served New Jersey seniors for more than 100 years. Our team members feel the impact of what they do every day, with 87% saying their work makes a difference.
How to Apply
Apply in about 5 minutes. We respond to every applicant within 48 hours and review applications on a rolling basis.