Telehealth Physical Therapist Assistant

FOX Rehabilitation

. Provide one-on-one physical therapy to older adults via telehealth .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeNewark • New Jersey • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $102,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing physical therapy to older adults through telehealth and in-person care, while ensuring compliance with documentation standards and collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Valid Physical Therapist Assistant LicenseTelehealth ExperienceClinical Documentation ProficiencyPatient Education SkillsAbility to Lift and Assist Patients

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Hard Skills

Physical Therapy TechniquesPatient Care PlanningTherapeutic ActivitiesPatient TransfersMobility Assistance

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationEmpathyProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeTelehealth Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

Current CPR Certification

Industry Keywords

Older Adults CareWellnessFunctional IndependenceSenior LivingPPE Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide one-on-one physical therapy to older adults via telehealth
Supplement the virtual caseload with in-person house calls, SLC visits, and/or other patient care tasks as needed
Implement individualized plans of care developed by the supervising Physical Therapist
Deliver evidence-based treatment supporting wellness, longevity, mobility, and functional independence
Complete and submit clinical and administrative documentation accurately and within required timeframes
Follow documentation SOPs, intake and tracking procedures, payer requirements, and audit standards
Collaborate with PTs, OTs, SLPs, and Fitness Specialists
Educate patients, caregivers, and senior living staff to promote safety, function, and aging in place
Provide in-home, senior living, and virtual care to older adults across New Jersey and surrounding communities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Valid Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state(s) of practice, or eligibility to obtain
Degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
Telehealth Experience
Proficient with computer skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Current CPR certification
Ability to lift 25–50 lbs occasionally, 10–25 lbs frequently, and up to 10 lbs constantly
Ability to perform CPR
Ability to provide moderate to maximum assistance with patient transfers and bed mobility
Ability to reposition patients, stand/walk for extended periods, climb stairs, and perform therapeutic activities
Ability to drive to patient homes and senior living communities
Ability to wear PPE when required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Unlimited continuing education access
Professional certification reimbursement
Clinical and nonclinical career advancement pathways
Access to advanced technology and tools (including virtual care resources)
Supportive, clinician driven culture
Employee referral bonuses
Wellness referral incentives
Opportunities to mentor students and emerging professionals
Opportunities to practice virtually
Collaborative, interdisciplinary environment
Remote team supporting independence, wellness, and longevity