Stern At Home Therapy·Newark, New Jersey
Implement individualized care plans for a primarily geriatric patient population within their homes. Collaborate with supervising Physical Therapists and maintain prompt clinical documentation.
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Home Health | Newark, NJ | Full-Time | $35–$55/Visit
Are you a licensed PTA burnt out from high-volume clinics, rushed treatments, and impossible productivity targets? Stern at Home Therapy is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver one-on-one care in patients' homes in and around Newark, NJ — with a schedule you own and a team that actually supports you.
About Stern at Home Therapy We're a home therapy practice built on a simple belief: clinicians do their best work when they're not stretched thin. Our PTAs carry manageable caseloads, work one patient at a time, and have responsive clinical leadership behind them. We invest in our people — through real benefits, ongoing education, and a culture where autonomy is the norm, not a perk.
You'll implement individualized care plans and treat a primarily geriatric patient population in their homes in the Newark area. You'll work closely with supervising PTs, document promptly, and collaborate with a tight-knit clinical team. Your caseload and daily schedule are yours to build — no double-booking, no one looking over your shoulder.
$35–$55 per visit, tiered based on experience. Salary. Bonus opportunities in addition to base pay. One patient at a time — no double-booking. You set your own schedule and caseload. No micromanagement — autonomy is standard. Mileage reimbursement. Shadowing available for those newer to home health.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance Commuter stipend PTO and paid holidays 401(k) with employer match CEU support and student loan assistance Childcare assistance Wellness stipend Equipment provided
Active PTA license in New Jersey (required) Reliable transportation (required) Strong clinical and communication skills Home health experience is a plus — but we'll train the right person
Simple and fast: apply, have a quick intro call with Yale, and get an answer within days. ysmith@sternathometherapy.com Text or call Yale Smith: 845-879-2467
Must possess an active Physical Therapy Assistant license in New Jersey and have reliable transportation. Home health experience is preferred but not required as training is provided.
Market context
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