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

Apply Today

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
[email protected]
845-879-2467