Acute Care PTA — Float & Impact Rehab

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

Job summary

Virtua seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to perform rehabilitative treatments across divisions in an acute care setting under the direction of a licensed physical therapist. This float position runs 8:00 a.m.

to 4:30 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, serving patients across multiple units. Responsibilities include collaborating with medical staff, documenting patient progress, coordinating with aides, and educating patients and families about care tailored to age, condition, and culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Physical Therapy Assistant 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.

Skills

Team communication

Documentation

Patient education

Aide supervision

Education

Physical Therapy Assistant Associate degree

Job description

Virtua seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to perform rehabilitative treatments across divisions in an acute care setting under the direction of a licensed physical therapist. This float position runs 8:00 a.m.

to 4:30 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, serving patients across multiple units. Responsibilities include collaborating with medical staff, documenting patient progress, coordinating with aides, and educating patients and families about care tailored to age, condition, and culture.