Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Per Diem
Listed compensation
$40 per hour
The week · per this postingWeekdays only
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Job Description
- Physical Therapy Assistant
- $40 per hour | Per Deim
- The Shores | 2201 Bay Avenue, Ocean City, NJ 08226
Earn $40 an hour as a per diem PTA. Day shifts only, you pick your days, and weekends are never required. Newly licensed? You’re welcome to apply.
Who You’ll Care For
At The Shores, you’ll work with older adults in our skilled nursing and short-term rehab programs as they recover from surgery, illness, or a fall and work toward going home or living more independently. You’ll treat residents at one location, so there is no driving between patients.
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 only
- Flexibility to choose shifts
- Weekend shifts available for extra hours, not required
- Before you start
- Annual flu vaccine (medical and religious exemptions considered)
- Background check and drug screen after an offer is made
Ready to Apply?
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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 physical therapy treatments to residents in skilled nursing and rehab programs to improve strength, balance, and mobility. Monitor resident performance during sessions and maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation.
Requirements
Must hold an active New Jersey Physical Therapist Assistant license in good standing. Experience in skilled nursing or sub-acute rehab is preferred, though newly licensed candidates are welcome to apply.
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 (616 salary observations; 1,560 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,296 salary observations; 58,632 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.8 / 10 · above average in physical therapist assistant | ranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $71k (middle half $68k–$77k)13 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| New Jersey vs national | $99k median in New Jersey | $94k nationally (+6%)616 state / 15,296 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | New Jersey index 108.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in New Jersey | 670 active | 21,797 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Per Diem at United Methodist Communities a 6.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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