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Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Per Diem

United Methodist Communities logoUnited Methodist Communities$40/hrOcean City, NJFull timePosted 1w ago
  • PRN / per diem

About the job

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.

To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

E-Verify Participation

United Methodist Communities participates in E-Verify.

This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

From United Methodist Communities's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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