Aide to Physical Therapist
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Job Description
Job Overview & Responsibilities
This role is intended to be a hybrid position as the employee transitions to a fully licensed Physical Therapist.
Starting as a Physical Therapy Aide, you will be given the opportunity to learn about the profession by working alongside our licensed clinicians to build rapport, motivate, and assist patients during treatment. As an aide you are also responsible for the clinic’s cleanliness and covering receptionist duties as needed.
Once fully licensed and transitioned to a Physical Therapist, the role is responsible for evaluating, planning, and implementing a treatment program for patients referred by physicians.
As a licensed Physical Therapist, you will have the opportunity to treat a variety of specialties, including orthopedic, pediatric, neuralgic, and sports medicine patients. You will have the chance to work with a broader team to maximize patient outcomes using evidence-based care.
Success Looks Like
- Successfully obtain state licensure to transition to clinical role
- Establish strong relationships with each patient so that they have ability to exceed their functional goals
- Ability to treat 60 patients per week
- Demonstrate a desire to positively connect with people
- Build and maintain relationships throughout the community
- Qualifications & Pay Range
Requirements
- Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
- Graduate of APTA or CAPTE approved physical therapy program to transition to physical therapist role
- Must obtain PT State licensure to transition to physical therapist role
- Compensation & Bonus Structure
- Base Salary: 16.00/hr
- (Any posted pay range considers multiple compensations factors including background, experience, and work location while also allowing for salary growth within the position)
Benefits That Help You to Be Unstoppable
At PT Solutions, our benefits are designed to support you at every step—both personally and professionally.
From comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance to 401(k) and more, you’ll have the resources to thrive, plus access to mentorship and professional development opportunities nationwide, including 'She is Unstoppable', our mentorship program empowering women to reach higher, grow as leaders, and further their careers.
It’s all part of creating an environment where people feel unstoppable. In addition to our Health and wellness offerings you can also expect to receive:
- Competitive compensation with ability to earn performance-based incentives once licensed as a clinician
- Experience working with a diverse patient population: Neuro, Trauma, Ortho, Hand Therapy
- Local and national organization dues and license renewal fees reimbursed by PT Solutions
- Fitness incentives, employee assistance program, and a PTO package to support your life outside of work
- Company Overview
A Top Workplace
At PT Solutions, we’re more than colleagues; we’re a tight-knit community united in our mission to expand access to quality care. Our commitment to you is evident in our industry-leading professional development opportunities.
From ongoing evidence-based clinical education to dedicated mentorship opportunities and an APTA-accredited Orthopedic Residency Program, we propel our clinicians toward excellence in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and athletic training.
PT Solutions has been named a 2026 USA Today Top Workplace for the fifth consecutive year, based entirely on employee feedback. We’ve also earned five Culture Excellence Awards for Innovation, Professional Development, Work-Life Flexibility, Appreciation, and Purpose & Values.
This recognition reflects a culture built around supporting our people. It’s not just what we do, but how we make people feel. Through human connection, intentional care, and being all in for one another, we create experiences that make a difference. Because together, we do great better.
Let’s go further together and transform care. Join the #PTSLife today! To see what #PTSLife is like, visit Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified candidates to apply!
Key Responsibilities
The role begins as a Physical Therapy Aide assisting clinicians with patient treatment and clinic operations while transitioning toward licensure. Once licensed, the employee will evaluate, plan, and implement treatment programs for a diverse patient population.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In New Jersey, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (583 salary observations; 1,482 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,685 salary observations; 55,886 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
