Physical Therapist Assistant (Home Care, 1:1) – Newark, NJ – Full-Time

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