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Bergen County, New Jersey

Home Care Physical Therapist Assistant- Per Diem

Physical TherapistPer Diem

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$50-$60/hr

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Job Description

Company Description

Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy is a comprehensive multidisciplinary company who offers Physical, Occupational, Speech Therapy, Massage and Acupuncture services. We take great pride in inspiring our team to create an everlasting bond with our patients, our doctors, and our community. But it’s not just what we do, it’s who we are. We are driven by our mission to continually invest in our people and offer the best workplace environment possible.

Job Description

Metro is looking for a motivated and passionate per diem Physical Therapist Assistant to provide in-home care under the supervision and direction of a licensed Physical Therapist. If you are a Physical Therapist Assistant ready to take the next step forward in your career, we want to hear from you. Come be a part of a growing organization in a progressive, supportive, and innovative team!

  • All levels of experience are encouraged to apply and will train the right new graduate.
  • Job Type: Per Diem
  • Pay: $50-$60 per visit (hourly)
  • Location: Bergen County (including Dumont, Hillsdale, Fort Lee, Paramus, Closter, Bergenfield)
  • Schedule: Flexible!
  • What We Offer!
  • 1099 and W-2 options to fit your preferred work style
  • Competitive salary
  • Longstanding Success

Opportunities for Professional Growth and Development

  • A professional, supportive and fun work environment fostered by a team of well-respected clinicians who take pride in the challenges of meaningful work
  • Focus on Patient Care - Quick EMR (No Oasis required)
  • Great work/life balance
  • Flexibility and Autonomy - see patients any 7 days of the week
  • Preference given to see patients in your primary geographic area

Responsibilities

  • Accept and treat patients within your designated geographic area
  • Provide physical therapy treatments to patients in their homes, as outlined in the licensed PT’s plan of care
  • Monitor and report changes in patient status to the supervising PT in a timely manner

Communicate effectively with patients, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated, effective care

Instruct patients, family members, caregivers, and Home Health Aides in exercises, safety awareness, and use of assistive devices as directed by the supervising PT

Assist the PT in updating care plans based on patient progress and response to treatment

Document patient treatments and observations accurately and promptly, in accordance with agency and regulatory standards

Participate in case conferences and contribute to the care planning and discharge process, in collaboration with the PT

Adhere to all federal, state, and local regulations as well as agency policies and professional standards of practice

Qualifications

Physical Therapist Assistant Program Graduate

  • Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of New York or eligible.
  • Mandatory Certifications: First Aid, AED, & CPR Certifications.
  • Home health experience is preferred but not required - We will provide you with a mentor to help with documentation and compliance.
  • Ability to travel to patients’ homes within the assigned geographic territory

Compensation: USD 50 - USD 60 - hourly

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Communication

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 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 ~$114k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $105k 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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About US Physical Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
Garden City, NY
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

1099 and W-2 options
Competitive salary
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Supportive and fun work environment
Quick EMR (No Oasis required)
Great work/life balance
Flexibility and Autonomy - see patients any 7 days of the week
Mentor provided for documentation and compliance