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About this role
Licensed PTA – Orthopedic Rehab | Hillsborough, NJ
Full-Time Physical Therapist Assistant
Pay: $70K–$80K annually, depending on experience
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 AM–5 PM
Caseload: About 1–2 patients per hour
Work Environment: Orthopedic Outpatient Physical Therapy
What You’ll Be Doing
- A patient may come in working on knee strength after surgery. The next may need help improving shoulder mobility or getting comfortable walking again after an injury.
- As a Physical Therapist Assistant , you’ll help carry out the treatment program already established by the PT and make sure patients are performing exercises safely and correctly.
- You’ll also keep the Physical Therapist updated on how patients are responding so their rehabilitation can stay on track.
- Day-to-Day Duties
- Provide PTA treatment under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist
- Lead prescribed strengthening and mobility exercises
- Assist patients with balance, coordination, and functional movement
- Monitor symptoms and treatment tolerance during sessions
- Communicate patient observations to the supervising PT
- Reinforce exercise instructions and proper movement technique
- Document treatments and patient response
- Prepare therapy equipment and treatment areas
- Follow clinic procedures and professional standards of care
Requirements
- Active PTA license in New Jersey
- Degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
- Previous outpatient rehabilitation experience
- Familiarity with orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions
- Clear communication and documentation skills
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- 3 Weeks Paid Time Off
Put Your PTA Experience to Work Somewhere New
If a steady weekday schedule and orthopedic patient care are high on your list, consider making Hillsborough your next professional stop.