Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Home Health | Newark, NJ | Full-Time or Part-Time | Earn Up to $105,300. Stern at Home Therapy is hiring Full-Time and Part-Time Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) to provide one-on-one care to patients in their homes throughout Newark, NJ and surrounding communities . This opportunity is ideal for a licensed PTA who wants the flexibility and autonomy of home health while still having the support of supervising Physical Therapists and an established clinical and administrative team. Treat one patient at a time , manage your daily schedule, and provide individualized care without the double-booking and high-volume productivity expectations common in traditional outpatient settings. What You'll Do: As a Physical Therapist Assistant with Stern at Home Therapy, you will provide one-on-one treatments to a primarily geriatric patient population in their homes throughout the Newark area. You will work under the supervision of licensed Physical Therapists who establish each patient's plan of care and provide clinical oversight. PTAs do not perform evaluations , allowing you to focus on treatment and helping patients progress toward their established goals. Responsibilities include: Provide one-on-one physical therapy treatments in patients' homes. Carry out individualized treatment plans established by the supervising Physical Therapist. Help patients improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, safety, and overall function. Provide gait training, transfer training, therapeutic exercise, and fall-prevention interventions. Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, mobility strategies, and home safety. Monitor the patient's progress and communicate any changes to the supervising PT. Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation. Manage your daily schedule and caseload with support from our administrative team. Compensation: Full-Time – Minimum 16 Patients: Full-Time W-2 Salary Option: $58,000–$75,000 annually. Salary may increase based on patient volume. W-2 Visit-Based Pay Brackets: $35–$50 per visit. Visit-based pay brackets: Visits are paid according to the bracket they fall into. The higher rate applies only to visits within the higher bracket. 1099 Visit-Based Pay Brackets: $50–$60 per visit. Visit-based pay brackets: Visits are paid according to the bracket they fall into. The higher rate applies only to visits within the higher bracket. Annual earning potential of up to $105,300 . Part-Time – Minimum 10 Patients: Part-Time W-2: $35–$45 per visit, based on experience. Part-Time 1099: $50–$60 per visit. Fixed per-visit compensation with no tiered volume model. Full-Time W-2 Benefits: 401(k) with annual match – employer match starts at 1.5% and increases up to 7%. Paid Time Off – 2 weeks after 6 months and a third week after 9 months. 5 paid holidays – effective immediately, with the flexibility to choose which holidays you take. Student loan repayment assistance – eligible after your first year, starting at $125 per month. $500 annual CEU stipend. $125 quarterly wellness stipend after your second business quarter. $250 commuter stipend for full-time visits. Childcare assistance program in development. Equipment provided. Part-Time W-2 Benefits: 401(k) with annual match. Student loan repayment assistance. CEU support. Quarterly wellness stipend. Prorated commuter stipend based on patient volume, up to $175 per month at 10 patients . Equipment provided. Why PTAs Choose Stern: Full-time and part-time opportunities available. Multiple full-time compensation options. Earning potential up to $105,300 annually with the full-time 1099 visit-based pay brackets model. Flexible scheduling. One-on-one patient care. No evaluations required. PT supervision and clinical support. No double-booking. No traditional clinic productivity quotas. Dedicated administrative support for scheduling and patient coordination. Equipment provided for W-2 clinicians. Shadowing available for PTAs who are new to home health. Opportunity to build a consistent caseload throughout Newark and surrounding communities. Qualifications: Active Physical Therapist Assistant license in New Jersey required. Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program. Reliable transportation required. Strong clinical, communication, documentation, and time-management skills. Ability to work independently in a home-based setting while collaborating with supervising Physical Therapists. Home health or geriatric experience is preferred but not required. Apply Today: If you're a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant looking for a full-time or part-time home health opportunity in Newark with flexible scheduling, multiple compensation options, and one-on-one patient care, we'd like to hear from you. Yale Smith Director of Talent Acquisition & Recruiting Stern at Home Therapy ysmith@sternathometherapy.com 845-879-2467