Telehealth Physical Therapist Assistant – Newark, NJ

FOX Rehabilitation

. Provide one-on-one physical therapy to older adults via telehealth, supplementing the virtual caseload with in-person house calls, SLC visits, and/or other patient care tasks as needed .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeNewark • New Jersey • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $24 - $45 per hourWebsite

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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, implementing individualized treatment plans, and ensuring compliance with clinical documentation standards. Proficient in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and educating patients and caregivers to enhance wellness and functional independence.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Valid Physical Therapist Assistant LicenseTelehealth ExperienceClinical Documentation CompliancePatient Education and Safety PromotionMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Physical Therapy TechniquesPatient AssessmentTherapeutic ActivitiesPatient Transfers and Mobility AssistanceClinical DocumentationEvidence-Based TreatmentMobility SupportFunctional Independence Strategies

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationPatient-Centered CareProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Telehealth PlatformsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Word

Certifications & Qualifications

Current CPR Certification

Industry Keywords

Older Adults CareSenior LivingInterdisciplinary Team CollaborationAging in PlacePPE Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide one-on-one physical therapy to older adults via telehealth, supplementing 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 patient wellness, longevity, mobility, and functional independence
Complete and submit clinical and administrative documentation accurately and within required timeframes
Follow Clinical Documentation SOP, intake and tracking procedures, payer requirements, and audit standards
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of 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 Newark, 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 meet physical demands including lifting 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
One-on-one care model
Opportunities to practice virtually
Collaborative, interdisciplinary environment
Work within a remote team