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Stern At Home Therapy
Toms River, New Jersey

Physical Therapist Assistant - Toms River - Mobile Outpatient

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Up to $105,300

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Job Description

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Home Health | Toms River, NJ | Part-Time & Full-Time | Earn Up to $105,300

Stern at Home Therapy is hiring Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) to provide one-on-one physical therapy treatments to patients in their homes in and around Toms River, NJ.

Whether you're looking for a steady part-time caseload with W-2 benefits or a full-time career with salary, W-2 per-visit, or 1099 contractor options, we offer multiple ways to build a role that fits your goals.

Full-time Physical Therapist Assistants working under our 1099 tiered compensation model have the potential to earn up to $105,300 annually, based on visit volume.

Treat one patient at a time, manage your availability, and provide individualized care without the double-booking, productivity quotas, and clinic burnout 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 physical therapy treatments to a primarily geriatric patient population in their homes throughout the Toms River area.

You will work under the supervision of licensed Physical Therapists who provide remote clinical oversight and establish each patient's plan of care. PTAs do not perform evaluations in this role, allowing you to focus on providing treatments 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.
  • Work closely with remote supervising PTs regarding patient progress, changes in condition, and treatment recommendations.
  • Help patients improve mobility, strength, balance, safety, and overall function.
  • Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.
  • Communicate with patients, families, supervising PTs, and members of the clinical team.
  • Coordinate with our administrative team regarding scheduling, patient care, and logistics.
  • Manage your caseload based on your availability and employment structure.

Compensation

We offer multiple compensation options based on your level of commitment and preferred employment structure.

Part-Time W-2

$35–$50 per visit, based on the tiered compensation structure.

Full-Time W-2 Tiered Per-Visit Option

  • $35–$50 per visit.
  • Earn more per visit as you move through the tiered compensation structure.

Full-Time 1099 Tiered Contractor Option

  • $50–$60 per visit.
  • Earn more per visit as you move through the tiered compensation structure.
  • Earning potential of up to $105,300 annually, based on visit volume.

Full-Time Salary Option

$58,000–$75,000 annually.

Benefits

Eligible W-2 Employees May Receive

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • PTO and paid holidays.
  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • CEU support.
  • Student loan assistance.
  • Childcare assistance.
  • Wellness stipend.
  • Commuter stipend.
  • Mileage reimbursement.
  • Equipment provided.

Why Join Stern at Home Therapy?

  • Choose from part-time W-2, full-time salary, W-2 tiered per-visit, or 1099 tiered contractor opportunities.
  • Earn up to $105,300 annually under the full-time 1099 tiered compensation model, based on visit volume.
  • One-on-one patient care with no double-booking.
  • Work with remote supervising Physical Therapists who establish plans of care and provide clinical oversight.
  • Flexible scheduling and control over your availability.
  • No unnecessary micromanagement.
  • Dedicated administrative support for scheduling, coordination, and patient logistics.
  • Shadowing available for PTAs who are newer to home health.

Qualifications

  • Active Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license in New Jersey required.
  • Reliable transportation required.
  • Strong clinical, communication, and time-management skills.
  • Ability to work independently in a home-based setting while collaborating with remote supervising Physical Therapists.
  • Home health experience is preferred but not required.

Apply Today

If you're a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant looking for flexible part-time or full-time home health work in Toms River, multiple compensation options, strong earning potential, one-on-one patient care, and support from remote supervising Physical Therapists and an established administrative team, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply Through This Job Posting or Contact

Yale Smith

Director of Talent Acquisition & Recruiting

  • Stern at Home Therapy ysmith@sternathometherapy.com
  • Call or text: 845-879-2467

Key Responsibilities

Provide one-on-one physical therapy treatments to geriatric patients in their homes based on plans established by supervising Physical Therapists. Responsibilities include improving patient mobility and strength while maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Key Skills

Physical Therapy TreatmentGeriatric CareCommunication SkillsMobility ImprovementBalance TrainingStrength TrainingPatient Coordination

Physical Therapist Career Context

In New Jersey, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (428 salary observations; 1,587 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,428 salary observations; 56,804 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)), so the posted ~$82k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $75k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-Life Balance Distribution13 jobs · 10 employers

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.2
Better work-life than 40% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Toms River

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$517k≈ 8.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,934/mo≈ 61% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Stern At Home Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
Pomona, New York
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
PTO and paid holidays
401(k) with employer match
CEU support
Student loan assistance
Childcare assistance
Wellness stipend
Commuter stipend