Physical Therapist Assistant (Home Care, 1:1) – Newark, NJ – Full-Time

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Mobile Outpatient | Newark, NJ | Full-Time & Part-Time

Stern at Home Therapy seeks full-time and Part-Time Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) to provide individualized, one-on-one mobile outpatient therapy throughout Newark, NJ, and surrounding Essex County communities .

Our mobile outpatient model allows therapists to deliver personalized care in patients' residences while enjoying flexible scheduling, clinical autonomy, and dedicated administrative support.

Whether you're looking for a full-time caseload or consistent part-time work, Stern offers flexible opportunities designed around your availability and preferred coverage area.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, one-on-one physical therapy treatments under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Help a primarily geriatric patient population improve strength, balance, mobility, endurance, and functional independence.
• Implement established plans of care developed by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Provide therapeutic exercise, gait training, transfer training, and fall-prevention interventions.
• Assist patients with safe mobility and proper use of assistive devices.
• Educate patients and caregivers on prescribed exercise programs, mobility strategies, and safety.
• Monitor patient progress and communicate changes in patient status to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with physicians, caregivers, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Coordinate with Stern's administrative team regarding scheduling and patient care.

Compensation

Full-Time – Minimum 16 Patients

Full-Time W-2 Salary

• $58,000–$75,000 annually
• Salary may increase based on patient volume.

Full-Time W-2 Tiered Per-Visit

• $35–$50 per visit
• Per-visit rates increase as patient volume grows.

Full-Time 1099 Tiered Per-Visit

• $50–$60 per visit
• Annual earning potential up to $105,300

Part-Time – Minimum 10 Patients

Part-Time W-2

• $35–$50 per visit
• Fixed per-visit compensation without a tiered structure.

Part-Time 1099

• $50–$60 per visit

PTAs provide treatment under a licensed Physical Therapist's supervision and do not perform initial evaluations.

Full-Time W-2 Benefits

• Health insurance and/or medical stipend
• 401(k) with annual employer match starting at 1.5% and increasing up to 7%
• 2 weeks of PTO after 6 months and a third week after 9 months
• 5 paid holidays , available immediately, with employees choosing which holidays to observe
• Student loan repayment assistance after the first year, starting at $125 per month
• $500 annual continuing education (CEU) stipend
• $250 monthly commuter stipend
• Equipment provided
• Childcare assistance program in development

Part-Time W-2 Benefits

• Health insurance and/or medical stipend based on eligibility
• 401(k) with annual employer match
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Continuing education support
• Prorated commuter stipend based on patient volume, up to $175 per month for clinicians seeing 10 patients
• Equipment provided

1099 independent contractors are not eligible for W-2 employee benefits.

Why Join Stern at Home Therapy?

• Full-Time and Part-Time opportunities
• Flexible scheduling
• Geographically concentrated caseloads throughout Newark and surrounding communities
• One-on-one patient care without double-booking
• Clinical autonomy within the PTA scope of practice
• No traditional clinic productivity quotas
• Dedicated administrative support
• Assistance with patient referrals, scheduling, authorizations, and care coordination
• Stern Scheduling Assurance Plan
• Equipment provided for W-2 clinicians
• Fast onboarding process
• Shadowing opportunities for PTAs transitioning into mobile outpatient care

Qualifications

• Active Physical Therapist Assistant license in New Jersey required
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
• Reliable transportation required to travel between patient locations
• Strong clinical treatment, documentation, and communication skills
• Excellent time-management and organizational abilities
• Ability to work independently while following the supervising Physical Therapist's plan of care
• Experience with geriatric populations or mobile outpatient therapy preferred but not required

Apply Today

If you're a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant seeking a rewarding Full-Time or Part-Time opportunity in Newark, NJ , we'd love to hear from you.

Join Stern at Home Therapy and enjoy flexible scheduling, one-on-one patient care, and dedicated support while helping patients maintain their mobility and independence.

Yale Smith

Director of Talent Acquisition & Recruiting

Stern at Home Therapy

ysmith@sternathometherapy.com

845-879-2467