NovaCare Physical Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$30-$35/hr
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Job Description
Job Details: Level: Entry, Job Location: RO Bordentown - Bordentown, NJ, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: Day Shift, NovaCare Rehabilitation is looking to hire a Physical Therapist Assistant to work onsite at Rothman Orthopaedics!
Please see details below and if interested, apply directly and we will forward your information over to NovaCare for consideration. Position: Physical Therapist Assistant Outpatient Orthopedics Location: Bordentown, NJ Schedule: Full-Time, Monday- Friday, No Weekends!
Compensation
$30.00-$35.00 hourly based on your experience Incentives: $2000 Sign on Bonus, plus $200 per month in Student Loan Assistance! Join our NovaCare Rehabilitation/Rothman Orthopedics outpatient orthopedic center and be part of a respected clinical team delivering exceptional care to patients of all ages and abilities.
We focus on personalized treatments that restore function and help patients get back to the activities they love—whether it's sports, work, or everyday life. Working closely with referring orthopedic physicians. If you're a licensed PTA passionate about making a difference, we’d love to meet you!
Why Join Us
(benefits for full-time at 32+ hours/week) Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection Elevate Your Skills: Unmatched CEU program Go Anywhere with Us: 1900 centers in 39 states, offering internal movement Advance your Career: Our Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program supports professional growth and clinical expertise with bonus incentives
Responsibilities
Responsible for patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist as mandated by State Practice Act. Implement, with minimal supervision, high quality physical therapy services for patients, caregivers and facilities in accordance with the principals and practices of physical therapy and with Select Medical policies and procedures Maintain positive level of interaction with centers and patients, and enhance and expand client relations with centers and their staff.
Qualifications College graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program Passed a national examination for PTAs certified by the CAPTE Valid state physical therapist assistant (PTA) license (or license in process) CPR certification Additional Data Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans Qualifications:
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality physical therapy services under the direction of a licensed physical therapist. Maintain positive interactions with patients and staff while ensuring compliance with clinical policies and procedures.
Requirements
Must be a graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program and hold a valid state PTA license. Candidates must also possess current CPR certification and have passed the national PTA examination.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates NovaCare Physical Therapist Assistant at Rothman Orthopaedics a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Physical Therapy physical therapist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Physical Therapist Career Context
Rothman Orthopaedics holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 17 active listings.
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 down 5.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$68k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $62k 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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