Acute Care PTA - Flexible Float Across Divisions

VIRTUA; Deptford Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtua Health in New Jersey seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to float across divisions as needed, from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Sunday through Thursday. You will work under a licensed physical therapist to carry out treatment plans and monitor patient progress.

Requirements include a Physical Therapy Assistant Associate degree, current New Jersey licensure, and CPR certification. The role involves documenting patient records, coordinating with aides, and educating patients and families according to

Qualifications

• Minimum of Physical Therapy Assistant Associate degree from a program accredited by the APTA.
• Current licensure in the State of New Jersey.
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Consults with medical, ancillary professionals and other team members/supervisors to provide optimum quality patient care and effective operations.
• Provides physical therapy interventions consistent with the plan of care and continuously provides input and direct feedback to the physical therapist relative to the patient’s treatment and status.
• Maintains and completes patient records, reports and all written documentation effectively and in a timely manner, in accordance with regulatory and department guidelines.
• Effectively utilizes aides and other support staff as appropriate.
• Effectively communicates with patient and/or family/significant other in providing education and literature in accordance with the patient’s age, physical condition and cultural needs.

Education

Physical Therapy Assistant Associate degree

Job description

Virtua Health in New Jersey seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to float across divisions as needed, from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Sunday through Thursday. You will work under a licensed physical therapist to carry out treatment plans and monitor patient progress.

Requirements include a Physical Therapy Assistant Associate degree, current New Jersey licensure, and CPR certification. The role involves documenting patient records, coordinating with aides, and educating patients and families according to