Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Mobile Outpatient | Newark, NJ | Full-Time & Part-Time

Stern at Home Therapy seeks full-time and Part-Time Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) to provide individualized, one-on-one mobile outpatient therapy throughout Newark, NJ, and surrounding Essex County communities.

Our mobile outpatient model allows therapists to deliver personalized care in patients' residences while enjoying flexible scheduling, clinical autonomy, and dedicated administrative support.

Whether you're looking for a full-time caseload or consistent part-time work, Stern offers flexible opportunities designed around your availability and preferred coverage area.

Responsibilities

Provide individualized, one-on-one physical therapy treatments under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.

Help a primarily geriatric patient population improve strength, balance, mobility, endurance, and functional independence.

• Implement established plans of care developed by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Provide therapeutic exercise, gait training, transfer training, and fall-prevention interventions.
• Assist patients with safe mobility and proper use of assistive devices.
• Educate patients and caregivers on prescribed exercise programs, mobility strategies, and safety.
• Monitor patient progress and communicate changes in patient status to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with physicians, caregivers, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Coordinate with Stern's administrative team regarding scheduling and patient care.

Compensation

• Full-Time – Minimum 16 Patients
• Full-Time W-2 Salary
• $58,000–$75,000 annually
• Salary may increase based on patient volume.
• Full-Time W-2 Tiered Per-Visit
• $35–$50 per visit
• Per-visit rates increase as patient volume grows.
• Full-Time 1099 Tiered Per-Visit
• $50–$60 per visit
• Annual earning potential up to $105,300
• Per-visit rates increase as patient volume grows.
• Part-Time – Minimum 10 Patients
• Part-Time W-2
• $35–$50 per visit
• Fixed per-visit compensation without a tiered structure.
• Part-Time 1099
• $50–$60 per visit
• Fixed per-visit compensation without a tiered structure.

PTAs provide treatment under a licensed Physical Therapist's supervision and do not perform initial evaluations.

Full-Time W-2 Benefits

Health Insurance And/or Medical Stipend

• 401(k) with annual employer match starting at 1.5% and increasing up to 7%
• 2 weeks of PTO after 6 months and a third week after 9 months
• 5 paid holidays, available immediately, with employees choosing which holidays to observe
• Student loan repayment assistance after the first year, starting at $125 per month
• $500 annual continuing education (CEU) stipend
• $250 monthly commuter stipend
• Equipment provided
• Childcare assistance program in development

• Part-Time W-2 Benefits
• Health insurance and/or medical stipend based on eligibility
• 401(k) with annual employer match
• Student loan repayment assistance

Continuing Education Support

Prorated commuter stipend based on patient volume, up to $175 per month for clinicians seeing 10 patients

Equipment Provided

1099 independent contractors are not eligible for W-2 employee benefits.

Why Join Stern at Home Therapy?

• Full-Time and Part-Time opportunities
• Flexible scheduling
• Geographically concentrated caseloads throughout Newark and surrounding communities
• One-on-one patient care without double-booking
• Clinical autonomy within the PTA scope of practice
• No traditional clinic productivity quotas
• Dedicated administrative support
• Assistance with patient referrals, scheduling, authorizations, and care coordination
• Stern Scheduling Assurance Plan
• Equipment provided for W-2 clinicians
• Fast onboarding process
• Shadowing opportunities for PTAs transitioning into mobile outpatient care

Qualifications

• Active Physical Therapist Assistant license in New Jersey required
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
• Reliable transportation required to travel between patient locations
• Strong clinical treatment, documentation, and communication skills
• Excellent time-management and organizational abilities
• Ability to work independently while following the supervising Physical Therapist's plan of care
• Experience with geriatric populations or mobile outpatient therapy preferred but not required

If you're a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant seeking a rewarding Full-Time or Part-Time opportunity in Newark, NJ, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Stern at Home Therapy and enjoy flexible scheduling, one-on-one patient care, and dedicated support while helping patients maintain their mobility and independence.

Yale Smith

Director of Talent Acquisition & Recruiting

Stern at Home Therapy ysmith@sternathometherapy.com

845-879-2467