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Physical Therapy Assistant - Rehabilitation Services (Per diem) #2640

Parker Health Group$32.00–$40.00/hrHighland Park, NJPart timePosted 2w agoStill open, checked every night
  • PRN / per diem
  • Driver's license

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This posting states $32–$40 an hour. Open physical therapist assistant jobs in New Jersey post a median of $39 an hour, the middle half $36.50–$41.50, across 61 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below 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).

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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.

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About the job

Physical Therapist Assistant - Parker at The Pavilion - Per diem - Hourly rate $32.00 - $40.00 (depending on experience) - The areas highest quality rehabilitation services providing a warm and compassionate environment - 8:30am - 5:00pm, minimum of (2) shifts monthly as needed, Monday - Friday, The Physical Therapist Assistant will provide and direct physical therapy services to clients which may include pediatric, adult and/or geriatric persons under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. The goal is to help them reach their maximum performance potential within a medical model of practice.

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BENEFITS: Subsidized childcare available, 403b, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), free meal with every shift worked, use of Parker gym and pool, we are an equal opportunity employer and Certified Age-Friendly Employer.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Associates Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
  • Valid NJ State licensure.
  • Travel to various locations; valid NJ Driver's License required.
  • Minimum three (3) years of experience; nursing care facility or other related health care facility preferred.
  • Homecare visits are required.
  • Flu vaccine required during flu season.

Parker Health Group, Inc.

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At Parker Health Group, we believe that happy and fulfilled employees are the source of our strong company culture. We are committed to rewarding our team members by providing them with opportunities for professional development, job growth and a supportive environment. It’s the reason we enjoy one of the highest employee retention rates, far exceeding industry standards. In 2018, and again in 2020, Parker was awarded the Holleran Choice Community award for Employee Engagement , a direct result of the passion exhibited by our employees. We provide them with competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, which includes tuition reimbursement, group health insurance plans, a fully funded pension, life insurance, contributions towards weight loss and gym memberships, and generous paid time off. Join us and help make aging part of life®!

From Parker Health Group's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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