Acute Care PTA: Float Across Divisions

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

Job summary

VIRTUA is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide rehabilitative patient treatments as planned under the supervision of a physical therapist. The role involves data collection on patient progress and collaboration with the care team to optimize outcomes across divisions.

You will assist the manager with clinical and operational issues and support process improvements in rehab service utilization. Prior licensure in New Jersey and an accredited PTA degree are required to ensure compliant

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/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 is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide rehabilitative patient treatments as planned under the supervision of a physical therapist. The role involves data collection on patient progress and collaboration with the care team to optimize outcomes across divisions.

You will assist the manager with clinical and operational issues and support process improvements in rehab service utilization. Prior licensure in New Jersey and an accredited PTA degree are required to ensure compliant