--- title: Physical Therapist Assistant Per Diem description: UMC - Abundant Life for Seniors is hiring for the Physical Therapist Assistant Per Diem role. Full-time role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/physical-therapist-assistant-per-diem-at-umc-abundant-life-for-seniors-01a164a5-97de-7a1b-b4fb-09b03917c162 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join UMC - Abundant Life for Seniors as Physical Therapist Assistant Per Diem in Ocean City, NJ. Pays $40 per hour. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/bi6amp.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | UMC - Abundant Life for Seniors | | **Location** | Ocean City, NJ | | **Salary** | $40/hr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 22, 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 UMC - Abundant Life for Seniors. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for UMC - Abundant Life for Seniors. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $62,000 – $71,000 a year (median $68,000). ## Description **Physical Therapy Assistant $40 per hour | Per Diem The Shores, a UMC community 2201 Bay Avenue, Ocean City, NJ 08226** Join our Therapy team at The Shores in Ocean City. This per diem position offers $40 per hour with day shifts availability. **About the Community** The Shores is a community serving residents in assisted living, memory support, skilled nursing, and short-term rehabilitation. Our Therapy team plays an essential role in helping residents regain strength, mobility, and independence so they can enjoy the best possible quality of life. **What You'll Do** - Provide physical therapy treatments designed by the licensed Physical Therapist to help residents reach their goals - Guide residents through exercises and activities that improve strength, balance, mobility, and walking ability - Support residents in practicing functional skills such as transfers, stair navigation, and safe movement throughout daily routines - Monitor resident performance during therapy sessions and communicate progress or concerns to the supervising Physical Therapist - Complete timely, accurate documentation to maintain continuity of care and support treatment outcomes **What You'll Need** Required: - Active New Jersey Physical Therapist Assistant license in good standing Preferred: - Experience in skilled nursing, sub-acute rehab, or home health (newly licensed PTAs are welcome to apply) - Experience with Net Health Therapy documentation **Pay and Benefits** - $40.00 per hour - Health, dental, and vision insurance - Group life and voluntary life insurance - Tuition assistance, professional development, and e-learning access - Paid time off plus 9 paid holidays - Retirement plan with employer match - Employee assistance program and discount programs - *Some benefits are position, shift and hours dependent* **Schedule** - Per diem, day shifts as needed - Flexibility to choose shifts - Weekend shifts available **Why UMC** United Methodist Communities has been Certified as a Great Place to Work for 9 years in a row and has proudly served New Jersey seniors for more than 100 years. Our team members feel the impact of what they do every day, with 87% saying their work makes a difference. **How to Apply** Apply in about 5 minutes. We respond to every applicant within 48 hours and review applications on a rolling basis. **To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis.** *We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.* *Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.* *E-Verify Participation United Methodist Communities participates in E-Verify. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.* ## Skills - Physiotherapy - Balance Sheet - Supervision - Job Descriptions - Clinical Documentation - Home Health Care - Physical Therapist Assistant (Pta) License - Physical Therapist License - Process Documentation - Navigation - Continuity of Care ## Benefits - Financial Aid/Assistance - Professional Development - Mental Health - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Life Insurance - Paid Time Off (Pto) - Other Retirement and Savings ## 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) ## Related pages - [Hospitals and Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/hospitals-and-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 385445 jobs - [New Jersey](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-jersey?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 61994 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)