State of New Jersey Department of Human Services

State of New Jersey

Department of Human Services

Philip Murphy

Governor

Tahesha L. Way

Lt. Governor

Sarah Adelman

Commissioner

The New Jersey Department of Human Services invites you to apply for the following position:

JOB POSTING #:

391-24

ISSUE DATE:

8/15/2024

CLOSING DATE:

2/15/2025

TITLE:

PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

VINELAND DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER

1676 E. LANDIS AVE.

VINELAND, NJ 08362-1513

RANGE:

H 16

SALARY:

$49,192.65 - $69,206.67

UNIT SCOPE:

K487

OPEN TO:

General Public

DESCRIPTION

DEFINITION:

Under supervision of a Supervisor of Physical Therapy in a state agency, assists in administering varied types of physical

therapy treatments to patients to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients reach maximum performance; does

other related duties as required.

SHIFT: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. RDO Saturday/Sunday. (Schedule adjustments may be required)

*This posting may be used for future vacancies.

*Eligibility determinations will be based upon information presented in the resume only.

SPECIAL NOTE:

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all

duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

REQUIREMENTS

REQUIREMENTS:

N/A

SPECIAL NOTE:

*Basic or descriptive behavioral assessments are defined as those which examine relationships between environmental

antecedents, consequences and the frequency of the problem behavior through naturalistic observations and interviews, with

no manipulation of variables. Incumbent’s record reviews to draw conclusions and develop behavior intervention plans.

**Systemic or functional analog functional analysis is defined as the examination of relationships between environmental

antecedents, consequences, and frequency of the problem behavior through controlled manipulation of specific environmental

variables. Incumbents apply experimental design procedures of functional analysis.

LICENSE:

*Appointees will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than

employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

** Applicants must possess a current, valid license as a Physical Therapist Assistant issued by the State Board of Physical

Therapy.

NOTE: Appointees will be required to complete CEUs to maintain licensure in accordance with N.J.A.C. 13:39A-9.2.

IMPORTANT NOTICES

NOTE FOR

FOREIGN

DEGREES:

Degrees and/or transcripts issued by a college or university outside of the United States must be evaluated by a reputable

evaluation service at your expense. The evaluation must be included with your submission. Failure to submit the required

evaluation may result in an ineligibility determination.

RESIDENCY:

Effective 9/1/11, NJ PL 70 (NJ First Act), requires all State employees to reside in New Jersey, unless exempted under the law,

or current employees who live out-of-state and do not have a break-in service of more than 7 calendar days, as they are

“grandfathered.” New employees or current employees who were not grandfathered and who live out-of-state have one year

after the date of employment to relocate their residence to New Jersey or request an exemption. Current employees who reside

in NJ must retain NJ residency, unless he/she obtains an exemption. Employees who fail to meet the residency requirements or

obtain an exemption will be removed from employment.

DRUG

SCREENING:

If you are a candidate for a position that involves direct client care with the Department of Human Services, you may be subject

to pre and/or post-employment drug testing/ screening. The cost of any pre-employment testing will be at your expense.

Candidates with a positive drug test result or those who refuse to be tested and/or cooperate with the testing requirement will

not be hired. You will be advised if the position for which you’re being considered requires drug testing and how to proceed with

the testing.

NOTE:

* Applicable regular or special re-employment list(s) established as a result of a layoff will be used before promotions are

made.

* SAME Applicants: If you are applying under the NJ “SAME” program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter),

must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME Program

visit their Website at: https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml , email: CSC-Sa[email protected] , or call 609-292-4144,

option 3.

FILING INSTRUCTIONS

Forward a cover letter, resume, and a copy of the PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT LICENSE electronically to: