Acute Care PTA: Flexible Float with Sign-On Bonus

Jobtome; Somerdale (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtome is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for an acute care float position covering multiple divisions as needed. The role supports a physical therapist by performing planned rehabilitative treatments and collecting objective data on patient progress, while assisting management with clinical and operational issues.

Responsibilities include collaborating with medical staff to ensure quality patient care, delivering interventions per care plan, maintaining accurate records, coordinating with

Qualifications

• Minimum PTA Associate degree from an APTA-accredited program.
• 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

Jobtome is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for an acute care float position covering multiple divisions as needed. The role supports a physical therapist by performing planned rehabilitative treatments and collecting objective data on patient progress, while assisting management with clinical and operational issues.

Responsibilities include collaborating with medical staff to ensure quality patient care, delivering interventions per care plan, maintaining accurate records, coordinating with