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United Methodist Communities
Ocean City, New Jersey

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistNo weekendsNo nightsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$40 an hour

The week · per this postingWeekdays only

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Job Description

Physical Therapist Assistant

The Shores | 2201 Bay Avenue, Ocean City, NJ 08226 | Per diem

Earn $40 an hour as a per diem PTA and pick the day shifts that fit your life. Weekend shifts are there if you want extra hours, never required.

At The Shores, a United Methodist Communities senior living community in Ocean City, you'll help residents in skilled nursing and short-term rehab get stronger, move more safely, and get back to the things they love.

What You'll Do

  • Treat residents following the plan of care set by a licensed Physical Therapist
  • Lead mobility, strength, balance, and gait training
  • Help residents practice everyday tasks like walking, transfers, and stairs
  • Track progress and let the supervising PT know about changes or concerns
  • Document each treatment accurately and on time

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 only

  • Flexibility to choose shifts
  • Weekend shifts available for extra hours, not required
  • Before You Apply
  • Annual flu vaccine required (medical and religious exemptions considered)
  • Offer depends on a background check and drug screen

Ready to Apply?

Apply in a few minutes. We review applications daily and aim to reply within 48 hours.

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.

Key Responsibilities

Provide treatment to residents according to care plans established by a licensed Physical Therapist, including mobility, strength, balance, gait, and everyday-task training. Track residents’ progress, report changes or concerns to the supervising therapist, and complete accurate, timely treatment documentation.

Requirements

An active New Jersey Physical Therapist Assistant license in good standing is required. Experience in skilled nursing, sub-acute rehabilitation, or home health and familiarity with Net Health Therapy documentation are preferred; newly licensed PTAs are welcome.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Mobility TrainingStrength TrainingBalance TrainingTransfer TrainingStair TrainingProgress TrackingClinical DocumentationResident Care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant at United Methodist Communities a 6.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all Physical Therapy physical therapist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Physical Therapist Career Context

In New Jersey, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$100k (114 salary observations; 251 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (2,380 salary observations; 8,217 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $76k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Pta Jobs

16 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution7 jobs

1
$65k
6
$70k-75k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks12 jobs · 9 employers

CME allowance
100%
401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
42%
Loan repayment
17%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$41-$45/hr
#2

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Healthpro Heritage · Randolph, New Jersey

$40-$45/hr
#3

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$40-$43/hr
#4

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$33-$40/hr
+ 14 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

6.8/ 10
Listing-based score
  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Ocean City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.01M
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026).

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About United Methodist Communities

Hospitals and Health Care
Neptune, New Jersey
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Group Life Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
Tuition Assistance
Professional Development
E-Learning Access