Physical Therapist Assistant

Company: Premise Health
Location: Newark
Posted on: February 8, 2026

Job Description:

Physical Therapist Assistant at Premise Health summary: The Physical Therapist Assistant provides therapeutic treatments and patient care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, including exercises, massage, and modalities like ultrasound and electrical stimulation. They assist patients in improving functional activities, fit and train the use of supportive devices, and collaborate with healthcare team members to adjust treatment plans. The role requires an accredited associate degree, relevant certification/licensure, and basic life support certification, offering a part-time flexible schedule and various employee benefits. Premise's mission is to help people get, stay, and be well. We hope you will join us in our mission and experience why amazing health starts with amazing healthcare. For more information, visit www.jobs.premisehealth.com. As a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant, you'll provide care to client employees of United Airlines in our Health Center located in Newark, NJ. Schedule • PRN as Needed Mon - Fri 7:00 am - 6:00 pm What You'll Do • Administers active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, and heat, light, sound, water, and electrical modality treatments such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, ultraviolet, infrared, and hot and cold packs. • Administers traction to relieve neck and back pain. • Instructs, motivates, and assists patients to learn and improve functional activities such as perambulation, transfer, ambulation, and daily living activities. • Observes patients during treatments and compiles and evaluates data on patients' responses to treatments and progress and reports orally or in writing to Physical Therapist. • Fits patients for, adjusts, and trains patients in use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices such as crutches, canes, walkers, and wheelchairs. • Confers with members of physical therapy staff and other health team members, individually and in conference, to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment programs. • Performs clerical duties such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephone, taking messages, and filling out forms. • Measures patient's range-of-joint motion, length and girth of body parts, and vital signs to determine effects of specific treatments or to assist Physical Therapist to compile data for patient evaluations. • May require other duties as assigned. What You'll Bring • Associates Degree from an approved/accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program. • Certified or Licensed as a Physical Therapy Assistant if applicable in practicing State. • Current Certification in AHA or ARC Basic Life Support for medical provider is required, Advanced Cardiac Life Support may also be required based on contract scope of services Work-life balance is at the foundation of how decisions are made and where Premise is headed. We can only help people get, stay, and be well if we do the same for ourselves. In addition to competitive pay, Premise offers our PRN and Part-time (less than 20hrs/week) team members a 401(k) program with company match, a company-sponsored wellness program, EAP, access to virtual primary care and virtual behavioral health at no cost for team members and their dependents. Additional benefits will be discussed once you connect with our Talent Acquisition team. Premise is an equal opportunity employer; we value inclusion and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Premise provides its reasonable and genuinely expected range of compensation for this job of $30.40 - $38.00 per hour. A number of factors will influence the rate offered for this position, including your experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other factors. Should you have questions regarding this job posting, please contact . Keywords: physical therapist assistant, therapeutic exercises, patient care, physical therapy, modalities, orthopedic braces, rehabilitation, basic life support, healthcare, physical therapy aide

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