Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Per Diem

Physical Therapy Assistant
$40 per hour | Per Diem
The Shores, a UMC community | Ocean City, NJ 
2201 Bay Avenue, Ocean City, NJ 08226

Join our Therapy team at The Shores in Ocean City. This per diem position offers $40 per hour with day shifts availability.

About the Community
The Shores is a community serving residents in assisted living, memory support, skilled nursing, and short-term rehabilitation. Our Therapy team plays an essential role in helping residents regain strength, mobility, and independence so they can enjoy the best possible quality of life.

What You'll Do

• Provide physical therapy treatments designed by the licensed Physical Therapist to help residents reach their goals
• Guide residents through exercises and activities that improve strength, balance, mobility, and walking ability
• Support residents in practicing functional skills such as transfers, stair navigation, and safe movement throughout daily routines
• Monitor resident performance during therapy sessions and communicate progress or concerns to the supervising Physical Therapist
• Complete timely, accurate documentation to maintain continuity of care and support treatment outcomes

What You'll Need

Required:

• Active New Jersey Physical Therapist Assistant license in good standing

Preferred:

• Experience in skilled nursing, sub-acute rehab, or home health (newly licensed PTAs are welcome to apply)
• Experience with Net Health Therapy documentation

Pay and Benefits

• $40.00 per hour
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Group life and voluntary life insurance
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and e-learning access
• Paid time off plus 9 paid holidays
• Retirement plan with employer match 
• Employee assistance program and discount programs
• Some benefits are position, shift and hours dependent

Schedule

• Per diem, day shifts as needed
• Flexibility to choose shifts
• Weekend shifts available 

How to Apply
Apply in about 5 minutes. We respond to every applicant within 48 hours and review applications on a rolling basis.