NewCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Centers Adult Day CareCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA)New York, NY$20–$20The Adult Day Care Program at Amsterdam Nursing Home is hiring a Spanish Speaking Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) for our facility in the heart of New York City. Our longstanding tradition of caring is carried out by an exceptional staff who are dedicated to the healing arts, providing each resident with the opportunity to thrive and achieve maximum comfort.
NewCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Far Rockaway CenterCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Queens, NY$21–$21Far Rockaway Center is a 100-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in Far Rockaway, New York. Our staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents, by maintaining each resident’s dignity and independence.
NewCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Martine CenterCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA)White Plains, NY$22–$24.67Our staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life of all our residents, by maintaining each resident’s dignity and independence. Martine Center is actively seeking CNA Team Members for our skilled nursing facility in White Plains, NY.
NewCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Weekends Amsterdam Nursing HomeCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA) WeekendsNew York, NY$23.80–$23.80Our longstanding tradition of caring is carried out by an exceptional staff who are dedicated to the healing arts, providing each resident with the opportunity to thrive and achieve maximum comfort. The essence of Amsterdam includes a unique combination of old-world charm, comfortable surroundings, and a state of the art clinical care.
NewCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA): Weekends Richmond CenterCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA): WeekendsStaten Island, NY$25–$25Richmond Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare is a 372-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in the borough of Staten Island. Our staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents, by maintaining each resident’s dignity and independence.
NewCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Weekdays Richmond CenterCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA) WeekdaysStaten Island, NY$25–$25Richmond Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare is a 372-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in the borough of Staten Island. Our staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents, by maintaining each resident’s dignity and independence.
Certified Nursing Assistant Care-OneCertified Nursing AssistantWestwood, NJ$17.50–$25 / hourMust demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served. Must have patience tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
NewCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Bushwick CenterCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Brooklyn, NY$20–$20Bushwick Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare is a 225-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located on the border of Brooklyn & Queens. Our staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life of all our residents, by maintaining each resident’s dignity and independence.
NewCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Triboro CenterCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA)The Bronx, NY$23.31–$25.64Triboro Center’s staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents, by maintaining each resident’s dignity and independence. Triboro Center is a 405-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in the Bronx.
NewCertified Nursing Assistant (Skilled Care) Greenlife Healthcare StaffingCertified Nursing Assistant (Skilled Care)Queens, NYGreenlife Healthcare Staffing is currently seeking a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to fill an opening with a skilled care facility located in Queens, New York. Provide direct patient care under the supervision of licensed nursing staff, including assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding.
NewCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Shiftkey, LLCCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Ossining, NY$26–$26ShiftKey enables independent Certified Nursing Aides like you to bid on per diem CNA shifts posted by a vast network of Healthcare Facilities—all based on criteria you select. ShiftKey partners with Stride Health to allow healthcare professionals who use the ShiftKey App to access Stride's portable benefits platform for affordable healthcare options such as: Health.
NewCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - up to $26/hr Shiftkey, LLCCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - up to $26/hrOssining, NY$26–$26ShiftKey enables independent Certified Nursing Aides like you to bid on per diem CNA shifts posted by a vast network of Healthcare Facilities—all based on criteria you select. ShiftKey partners with Stride Health to allow healthcare professionals who use the ShiftKey App to access Stride's portable benefits platform for affordable healthcare options such as: Health.
NewCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - up to $25/hr Shiftkey, LLCCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - up to $25/hrThe Bronx, NY$25–$25ShiftKey enables independent Certified Nursing Aides like you to bid on per diem CNA shifts posted by a vast network of Healthcare Facilities—all based on criteria you select. ShiftKey partners with Stride Health to allow healthcare professionals who use the ShiftKey App to access Stride's portable benefits platform for affordable healthcare options such as: Health.
NewCertified Medical Assistant JobotCertified Medical AssistantPlainfield, NJ$18–$22.50 / hourInformation collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. This role includes performing clinical tasks such as vital signs collection, EKG testing, phlebotomy, patient intake, and exam room preparation to ensure efficient and high-quality patient care.
NewCertified Nursing Assistant Cedar Crest Village by Erickson Senior LivingCertified Nursing AssistantPompton Plains, NJ$21–$25 / hourSee Erickson Senior Living Privacy Policy at https://www.ericksonseniorliving.com/privacy-policy and SonicJobs Privacy Policy at https://www.sonicjobs.com/us/privacy-policy and Terms of Use at https://www.sonicjobs.com/us/terms-conditions. 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.
NewDermatology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Mitchell MartinDermatology Nurse Practitioner or Physician AssistantParamus, NJ$80–$90 / hourBy applying for this job, you agree to receive AI-generated calls, text messages, and/or emails from Mitchell Martin Inc and its affiliates and contracted partners at various frequency through traditional and automated methods. • This role requires providing general, surgical, and cosmetic dermatological care during varied weekday shifts and one weekend day per month.
NewNurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Aesthetic Injector Mitchell MartinNurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Aesthetic InjectorGreenwich, CT$165,000–$175,000 / yearNurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Aesthetic Injector - Greenwich, CT (Onsite) - Full Time - Mon-Fri 09:00am-05:00pm, 1 evening per week till 7pm, 1 Saturday a Month - $165,000-$175,000K - 3K Signing Bonus. By applying for this job, you agree to receive AI-generated calls, text messages, and/or emails from Mitchell Martin Inc and its affiliates and contracted partners at various frequency through traditional and automated methods.
NewFellowship Allergy Nurse Practitioner or Physician’s Assistant - Allergy Student Mitchell MartinFellowship Allergy Nurse Practitioner or Physician’s Assistant - Allergy StudentYonkers, NY$80,000–$80,000 / yearFellowship Allergy Nurse Practitioner or Physician’s Assistant - Allergy Student - Yonkers, NY (Hybrid) - Full-Time - Mon-Fri, 09:00am-05:00pm, 4 Clinical Days, 1 Remote Didactic Day Per Week - $80,000 base Year 1 | $150K+ earning potential. By applying for this job, you agree to receive AI-generated calls, text messages, and/or emails from Mitchell Martin Inc and its affiliates and contracted partners at various frequency through traditional and automated methods.
Allergy Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant Fellowship Mitchell MartinAllergy Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant FellowshipSuffern, NY$75,000–$80,000 / yearBy applying for this job, you agree to receive AI-generated calls, text messages, and/or emails from Mitchell Martin Inc and its affiliates and contracted partners at various frequency through traditional and automated methods. Allergy Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant Fellowship - Suffern, NY (Hybrid) - Full Time - Mon-Fri, 09:00am-05:00pm - $75,000-$80,000 Per Year.
NewAllergy Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Mitchell MartinAllergy Nurse Practitioner or Physician AssistantMonroe, NY$70–$80 / hourBy applying for this job, you agree to receive AI-generated calls, text messages, and/or emails from Mitchell Martin Inc and its affiliates and contracted partners at various frequency through traditional and automated methods. Allergy Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Monroe, NY (Onsite) - Full Time - Varied Weekdays, 1 Weekend Day/Month - $70.00-$80.00 Per HR.
NewTravel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - $1,672 per week in Plainfield, NJ AlliedTravelCareersTravel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - $1,672 per week in Plainfield, NJPlainfield, NJ$1,672.50–$1,672.50AlliedTravelCareers is working with Towne U.S. LLC to find a qualified Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) in Plainfield, New Jersey, 07060! Active state licensure or eligibility for licensure in multiple states (assistance provided for travel placements).
Certified Medical Assistant - Vascular Surgery - Physician Practice Hackensack Meridian HealthCertified Medical Assistant - Vascular Surgery - Physician PracticeSouth Plainfield, NJLicenses and Certifications Required: Certified Medical Assistant or Certified Registered Medical Assistant or National Certified Medical Assistant or Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Clinical Medical Assistant Specialist . The Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting in providing clinical care to select patients under the supervision of the professional nurse or licensed medical practitioner and provides clerical office assistance.
NewNurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Primary Care Mitchell MartinNurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Primary CareBrooklyn, NY$120,000–$155,000 / yearBy applying for this job, you agree to receive AI-generated calls, text messages, and/or emails from Mitchell Martin Inc and its affiliates and contracted partners at various frequency through traditional and automated methods. Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Primary Care - Brooklyn, NY (Onsite) - Full Time - Mon-Fri 09:00am-05:00pm - $120,000-$155,000 Per Year.
NewTravel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - $1,377 to $1,577 per week in Plainfield, NJ Ventura MedStaffTravel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - $1,377 to $1,577 per week in Plainfield, NJPlainfield, NJ$1,377–$1,577Markets have changed, but Ventura MedStaff has maintained a leader in the forefront of Therapy, Allied and Nursing opportunities. Ventura’s MedStaff tenured Recruiters are here to help you find your ideal contract; with over 50 years of combined experience.
NewTravel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - $1,446 to $1,491 per week in Plainfield, NJ AlliedTravelCareersTravel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - $1,446 to $1,491 per week in Plainfield, NJPlainfield, NJ$1,445.88–$1,490.60AlliedTravelCareers is working with Pioneer Healthcare Services to find a qualified Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) in Plainfield, New Jersey, 07060! Pioneer Healthcare Services specializes in staffing and travel recruiting for healthcare professionals across the U.S., with a focus on top school and medical opportunities.
Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - $1,314 per week in Florham Park, NJ AlliedTravelCareersTravel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - $1,314 per week in Florham Park, NJFlorham Park, NJ$1,314–$1,314Ardor Health Solutions is a Fortune Ranked, award-winning, expanding company that has also recently been ranked the 20th Largest Allied Staffing Firm in the Nation by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) and by Fortune`s Great Places to Work Surveys several years in a row. AlliedTravelCareers is working with Ardor Health Solutions to find a qualified Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) in Florham Park, New Jersey, 07932!
NewTravel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) in Somerset, NJ AlliedTravelCareersTravel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) in Somerset, NJSomerset, NJArdor Health Solutions is a Fortune Ranked, award-winning, expanding company that has also recently been ranked the 20th Largest Allied Staffing Firm in the Nation by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) and by Fortune`s Great Places to Work Surveys several years in a row. AlliedTravelCareers is working with Ardor Health Solutions to find a qualified Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) in Somerset, New Jersey, 08873!
Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) in Plainfield, NJ AlliedTravelCareersTravel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) in Plainfield, NJPlainfield, NJArdor Health Solutions is a Fortune Ranked, award-winning, expanding company that has also recently been ranked the 20th Largest Allied Staffing Firm in the Nation by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) and by Fortune`s Great Places to Work Surveys several years in a row. AlliedTravelCareers is working with Ardor Health Solutions to find a qualified Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) in Plainfield, New Jersey, 07060!
NewLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Team Member Holliswood CenterLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Team MemberQueens, NY$33.54–$36.89Holliswood Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare is a 314-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in New York’s beautiful Hollis neighborhood. Holliswood Center staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life of all our residents, by maintaining each resident’s dignity and independence.
NewLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Day Shift Amsterdam Nursing HomeLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Day ShiftNew York, NY$37.15–$37.15Our longstanding tradition of caring is carried out by an exceptional staff who are dedicated to the healing arts, providing each resident with the opportunity to thrive and achieve maximum comfort. Amsterdam Nursing Home is actively seeking Licensed Practical Nurses to work the day shift (7am-3pm) for our Skilled Nursing Facility in Manhattan, NY.
NewLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Night Shift Amsterdam Nursing HomeLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Night ShiftNew York, NY$37.15–$40.86Our longstanding tradition of caring is carried out by an exceptional staff who are dedicated to the healing arts, providing each resident with the opportunity to thrive and achieve maximum comfort. Amsterdam Nursing Home is actively hiring LPN Team Members for the Night Shift for our Skilled Nursing Facility in the heart of New York City.
NewWeekend Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Amsterdam Nursing HomeWeekend Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)New York, NY$37.18–$40.89Amsterdam Nursing Home is actively hiring LPN Team Members to work Weekends for our Skilled Nursing Facility in the heart of New York City. Our longstanding tradition of caring is carried out by an exceptional staff who are dedicated to the healing arts, providing each resident with the opportunity to thrive and achieve maximum comfort.
NewLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Far Rockaway CenterLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Queens, NY$33.85–$37.23Far Rockaway Center is a 100-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in Far Rockaway, New York. Our staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents, by maintaining each resident’s dignity and independence.
NewLPN Full Time evening shift 3-11 Amsterdam Nursing HomeLPN Full Time evening shift 3-11New York, NY$37.18–$45Our longstanding tradition of caring is carried out by an exceptional staff who are dedicated to the healing arts, providing each resident with the opportunity to thrive and achieve maximum comfort. Amsterdam Nursing Home is actively hiring LPN Team Members for the Evening Shift for our Skilled Nursing Facility in the heart of New York City.
NewTravel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - $1,672 per week in Plainfield, NJ Towne U.S. LLCTravel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - $1,672 per week in Plainfield, NJPlainfield, NJ$1,672.50–$1,672.50Active state licensure or eligibility for licensure in multiple states (assistance provided for travel placements). We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our team!
NewLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Richmond CenterLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Staten Island, NY$40–$40Richmond Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare is a 372-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in the borough of Staten Island. Our staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents, by maintaining each resident’s dignity and independence.
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Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - $988 to $1,188 per week in New Hyde Park, NY Jackson Therapy PartnersTravel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - $988 to $1,188 per week in New Hyde Park, NYNew Hyde Park, NY$988.50–$1,188.50Choose from a variety of career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts using ProVenture, our AI-enhanced career app designed for therapy professionals like you. Enjoy full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance in travel contracts that let you explore your favorite locations while maintaining job security in diverse settings nationwide.
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NewTravel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - $1,291 to $1,491 per week in Plainfield, NJ Jackson Therapy PartnersTravel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - $1,291 to $1,491 per week in Plainfield, NJPlainfield, NJ$1,290.74–$1,490.74Plainfield is within a 30–45 minute drive of Watchung Reservation and within about an hour of the Jersey Shore beaches, providing suburban living with nearby outdoor options. Lifestyle fit includes suburban and commuter-friendly options with easy access to urban amenities and regional parks.
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NewRegistered Nurse Care-OneRegistered NurseWhippany, NJ$38–$60 / hourDirect day to day functions of Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants, assuring compliance with state and federal regulations and facility policies and processes. According to facility policy and procedure, assure that all members of the interdisciplinary team are aware of and understand changes in resident nursing and/or medical plan of care.
NewTravel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - $1,446 to $1,491 per week in Plainfield, NJ Pioneer Healthcare ServicesTravel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - $1,446 to $1,491 per week in Plainfield, NJPlainfield, NJ$1,445.88–$1,490.60Pioneer Healthcare Services specializes in staffing and travel recruiting for healthcare professionals across the U.S., with a focus on top school and medical opportunities. Experience unparalleled support from our award-winning team, available 24/7, as you transition into your dream role.
NewLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN) University CenterLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN)The Bronx, NY$33.54–$36.89University Center is a 46-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in the historic and serene neighborhood of the University Heights section of the Bronx. Our staff is devoted, loyal, and committed to providing optimum quality of care which fosters independence and maintains dignity.