--- title: Physical Therapist Assistant at Excelsior Care Group description: Excelsior Care Group is hiring for the Physical Therapist Assistant role in Hazlet, NJ. Full-time role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/physical-therapist-assistant-at-excelsior-care-group-01a0ee1c-20e0-723f-a017-39dc29c333cf date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Excelsior Care Group as Physical Therapist Assistant in Hazlet, NJ. Pays $35–$38 per hour. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/fgcfy1.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Excelsior Care Group | | **Location** | Hazlet, NJ | | **Salary** | $35/hr - $38/hr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Sep 29, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Excelsior Care Group. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Excelsior Care Group. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $70,000 – $81,000 a year (median $77,000). ## Description **Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist Assistant (Full Time)** **Facility:** Arnold Walter Nursing and Rehabilitation Center **Position:** Physical Therapist Assistant **Shift:** Full Time **Pay Rate:** $35-$38 hourly **Job Description:** Arnold Walter Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a compassionate and dedicated **Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)** to join our team. The PTA will assist in providing individualized physical therapy services to our residents based on their personalized care plans, working closely with the Physical Therapist and other healthcare team members. **Responsibilities include:** - Provide physical therapy treatments to residents according to their care plan. - Prepare residents for therapy sessions, ensuring equipment is ready. - Assist in transporting residents to and from therapy areas. - Teach residents and nursing personnel the correct use of medical devices such as wheelchairs, crutches, and prosthetics. - Administer physical therapy in residents' rooms when necessary. - Encourage residents to participate in activities of daily living (ADL) functions. - Assist in administering various physical therapy treatments, such as therapeutic exercise, diathermy, ultrasound, massage, etc. - Report and monitor resident responses to therapy and communicate with the Physical Therapist regarding progress. - Maintain accurate treatment records and resident files. - Ensure a positive working relationship with residents' families and the medical team. - Assist with administrative tasks, such as completing forms, reports, and maintaining records. - Train and support other physical therapy personnel when required. - Maintain cleanliness and organization of therapy equipment and areas. **Requirements:** - Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state. - Strong ability to work independently and make informed decisions. - Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English. - Ability to interpret and follow physical therapy policies and procedures. - Willingness to seek out and implement new therapy methods and techniques. - Experience in a nursing home setting is preferred. **Benefits:** We offer an exceptional benefits package that includes: - Competitive hourly rate - Comprehensive medical and dental coverage - Generous paid time off - Additional insurance and disability plans - 401K retirement planning If you are a motivated and caring PTA looking to make a difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply today! ## Skills - Physiotherapy - Cleanliness - Ultrasound - Prosthetics - Activities Of Daily Living (ADLs) - Medical Devices - Physical Therapist Assistant (Pta) License - English - Massage Therapy - Therapeutic Exercise - Ability to Work Independently - Care Planning ## Benefits - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Paid Time Off (Pto) - 401(k) Plans ## Related - [Healthcare & Medicine jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Therapy Assistant & Aide jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/therapy-assistants-and-aides?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Physical Therapist Assistant jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/therapy-assistants-and-aides/physical-therapist-assistant?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Hospitals and Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/hospitals-and-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 385444 jobs - [New Jersey](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-jersey?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 62004 jobs - [Excelsior Care Group](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/excelsior-care-group?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 356 jobs ## Related pages - [Hospitals and Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/hospitals-and-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 385444 jobs - [New Jersey](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-jersey?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 62004 jobs - [Excelsior Care Group](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/excelsior-care-group?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 356 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)