Atlantic Physical Therapy Center NJ
Atlantic Physical Therapy Center NJ
Jose Mercado Linwood NJ Physical Therapy Assistant

Jose Mercado, PTA

Linwood Physical Therapist Assistant, LSVT BIG Certified

Jose is a New Jersey licensed Physical Therapist Assistant who earned an assosiates degree from Atlantic Cape Community College in 2002. He is also an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) member. He started working at Body In Balance in 2016, and is now a part of the Atlantic Physical Therapy Center team in Linwood NJ since July 2025.

He is a certified RockTape therapist, Rock Steady Boxing coach and LSVT BIG provider for Parkinson’s disease. During his career, he has gained various experiences in outpatient settings working with orthopedics and patients with neurological conditions. Jose is also a Sergeant First Class in the U.S. Army Reserve, exemplifying his commitment to service. His aspiration includes providing physical therapy services for veterans with PTSD, showcasing his desire to make a meaningful impact. Additionally, he instructs many of the group fitness classes at our facility including Power Hour, Stretch & Strengthen, Circuit Training and Rock Steady Boxing.

He joins Atlantic Physical Therapy Center as a physical therapist assistant at the Linwood location.