Physical Therapy Assistant

Location: Cedar Crest Village by Erickson Senior Living

This is a Full Time role, Monday - Friday from 8am - 4:30pm

Compensation

Up to $39/HR depending on experience with a Sign-On Bonus of $1,000

At Cedar Crest, Physical Therapist Assistants provide focused, one-on-one care that allows them to truly connect with residents and tailor treatment plans to each individual's goals, preferences, and functional needs. Our senior living environment fosters meaningful relationships, giving therapists the opportunity to follow residents throughout their rehabilitation journey and witness the lasting impact of their interventions.

We understand that exceptional outcomes are achieved through quality care, not volume. That's why we maintain realistic productivity expectations that support clinical excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and therapist well-being.

How you will make an impact

• Providing Physical Therapy treatments to meet resident's needs in all settings across the Erickson Senior Living community continuum of care
• Following Medicare, state and federal regulations, APTA, and company policies and procedures and ensure departmental understanding and compliance in the areas of care provision, documentation, billing reimbursement, resident rights, customer service, and compliance, and other requirements as defined in the respective regulations.
• Implementing residents' personal care plans, focusing on residents' strengths, preferences, and preferred routines, while providing a sense of comfort, companionship, and belonging.
• Working with the interdisciplinary clinical team to ensure the needs of our residents are being addressed throughout their care.

What we offer

• A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values
• Medical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options
• PTO Plans, PLUS company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law
• 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match
• Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age
• Free access to our on-site Team member Health and Well-Being Centers, plus Well-Being programs, tools and resources for you and your immediate family members
• Education assistance, certification reimbursement and access to over 6,000 courses through our online learning library, designed to enhance your current skills and build new ones
• Growth Opportunities - grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!.

What you will need

• New graduates are encouraged to apply, particularly those with a strong interest in geriatric rehabilitation and senior living.
• Therapeutic experience in older adults across multiple diagnostic groups is preferred.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Current state license (for the state in which the community provides service) in physical therapy, where applicable.

Additional information

Join our team as a Physical Therapist Assistants support our residents in all aspects of daily living, providing person-centered care to ensure we meet all of our resident's needs. All of our residents live within our award-winning campus, creating an environment where you can be part of their journey throughout their continuum of care.

Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Cedar Crest is a beautiful 130-acre continuing care retirement community in Pompton Plains, New Jersey. We're part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country's largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care.

Cedar Crest helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.