Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
How this pay compares
This posting states $40–$43 an hour. Open physical therapist assistant jobs in New Jersey post a median of $39.50 an hour, the middle half $36.57–$41.50, across 60 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Physical therapist assistants employed in New Jersey earn a median of $37.71 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Physical therapist assistants in New Jersey: pay by town and employer
Licensed in another state?
New Jersey issues and accepts PT Compact privileges: a physical therapist or PT assistant whose home state is a member can take this job on a compact privilege instead of a New Jersey license, $85 for a PT. (PT Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) Every state's PT Compact status.
Physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy jobs in our research
- How long these jobs stay listed: Still listed at 7 days 87.1%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.21x · Clicks 25
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 52.9% · Stating an hourly rate 32.3%
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About the job
Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
Rate: $40 Per Hour
Per Diem Rate: $43 Per Hour
Schedule Options
Full time, Part Time, and Per Diem Flexible
BENEFITS
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401K
- Holiday Pay
- Paid Time Off
- Overtime Available
- Full Time
- Same Day Pay!!
- Refer a friend Bonus!!
- Weekly Employee Appreciation Event- “Thankful Thursday”
- Monthly Gift Giveaways!!
- Exciting Attendance Program!!
About us
Alameda Center is committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care in a supportive, team-focused environment. We believe great care starts with great people, which is why we invest in our employees through accessible leadership, recognition programs, and the resources they need to succeed.
If you're looking for a workplace where you'll be valued, supported, and able to make a meaningful difference every day, we'd love to have you on our team.
The purpose of this position is to treat and document care for residents with impaired ability to perform at an independent level due to disease process, under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, participate in the interdisciplinary team meetings as required .
DUTIES
- Follow physicians' orders for resident care and follow directions of the Physical Therapist
- Provide appropriate treatment to help residents maintain or attain the highest level of function possible within the confines of his/her physical abilities
- Provide appropriate treatment, preventative measures and adaptive equipment to prevent decline in residents' functions
- Provide appropriate resident or caregiver education to help residents maintain or attain the highest level of function possible within the confines of his/her physical abilities
- Maintain timely and accurate resident reports as required by federal, state and local regulatory agencies and third-party payers
- Provide adaptive equipment and preventative measures to prevent decline in residents' functions
- Observe infection control procedures
- Be responsible for the safety of residents under his/her supervision
- Consistently work cooperatively with residents, residents' representatives, facility staff, physicians, consultants and ancillary service providers
- Follow all facility Residents' Rights policies
- Remain positive and caring and act in the best interests of our residents
- Perform all duties assigned in an effective, timely and professional manner
- Perform other related duties as directed by the supervisor
From Alameda Center's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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