Acute Care PTA - Flexible Float Assignments

VIRTUA; Gibbsboro (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtua is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide rehabilitative treatments across divisions as needed, with a Sunday–Thursday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM schedule. Under supervision of a licensed physical therapist, you will assist with treatment plans, document progress, and support clinical and operational functions to optimize rehab services.

NJ licensure and CPR certification are required. You will collaborate with care teams to ensure quality patient care and effective utilization of

Qualifications

• Minimum of Physical Therapy Assistant Associate degree from a program accredited by the APTA.

Responsibilities

• Consults with medical, ancillary professionals and other team members to provide optimum quality patient care and effective operations.
• Provides PT 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 is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide rehabilitative treatments across divisions as needed, with a Sunday–Thursday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM schedule. Under supervision of a licensed physical therapist, you will assist with treatment plans, document progress, and support clinical and operational functions to optimize rehab services.

NJ licensure and CPR certification are required. You will collaborate with care teams to ensure quality patient care and effective utilization of