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United Methodist Communities

Physical Therapy Assistant

United Methodist Communities

Recruitment began on

Expires on

July 31, 2026

United Methodist Communities has been Certified as a Great Place to Work for 9 consecutive years, and 87% of our team members say they feel they make a difference in the work they do. With more than a century of service in New Jersey, our community offers a rewarding environment where your work truly matters.  
  
Why Join Us?  

  • Meaningful Impact: In a mission-driven and innovative organization 
  • Competitive Pay: $31.31/hr – $35.23/hr based on experience  
  • Schedule: Full-Time | Day shift Monday-Friday
  • Great Benefits: Reflective of our deep appreciation for our employees 
  • Quick Hiring: Apply today and hear back within 48 hours  

What You’ll Do:  

  • Assist physical therapists in providing therapy treatments and procedures
  • Provide therapeutic interventions to improve patients’ functional abilities and daily living activities
  • Monitor patient progress and report changes to the physical therapist 
  • Provide support and encouragement during therapy activities
  • Document treatments and patient responses accurately and timely in accordance with state and facility guidelines 
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to provide quality, patient-centered care 

What You’ll Need:  

  • Current and active Physical Therapy Assistant in New Jersey (required)
  • Previous related experience preferred but not required  
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team and collaborate
  • Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English

Benefits Available to Eligible Employees:  

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance  
  • Group Life and Voluntary Life Insurance 
  • Tuition Assistant, Professional Development and E-Learning 
  • Generous Paid Time Off and 9 Paid Holidays 
  • Retirement Plan with Employer Match 
  • Employee Assistance & Discount Programs 

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

E-Verify Participation
United Methodist Communities participates in E-Verify.
This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.


Meet the Team

Beth Ricca

Beth Ricca, ’94M

Executive Director for Career Development

Jeffrey Mass, ’04, ’17M

Director for Employer Engagement

Harry Termyna, ’19, ’21M

Assistant Director of Career Development;
Adjunct

Rosie Chisolm

Coordinator for Career Engagement

Elizabeth Cotta

Office Coordinator

Contact

Phone (732) 571-3471

Email: careerdevelopment@monmouth.edu

Rebecca Stafford Student Center, First Floor.
400 Cedar Avenue
West Long Branch, NJ 07726-1898

Hours

  • Monday 8:45 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Tuesday 8:45 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Wednesday 8:45 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Thursday 8:45 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Friday 8:45 a.m. – 5 p.m.