Acute Care PTA Float - Rehab Ops & Data

VIRTUA; Williamstown (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

VIRTUA in New Jersey seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to float across acute care divisions, delivering rehabilitative treatments under the supervision of a PT. This role emphasizes data collection on patient progress and collaboration with the care team.

Work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, with licensure in NJ and CPR certification required. You will assist with documentation, coordinate with staff, and educate patients and families as part of comprehensive care.

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 in New Jersey seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to float across acute care divisions, delivering rehabilitative treatments under the supervision of a PT. This role emphasizes data collection on patient progress and collaboration with the care team.

Work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, with licensure in NJ and CPR certification required. You will assist with documentation, coordinate with staff, and educate patients and families as part of comprehensive care.