Acute Care PTA: Float Rehab Specialist

VIRTUA; Somerdale (NJ); In loco; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

VIRTUA is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide rehabilitative care across all divisions as needed. The role operates 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Sunday through Thursday, with supervision by a licensed physical therapist.

The successful candidate will document patient progress and coordinate with team members to optimize outcomes. Responsibilities include consulting with medical professionals, implementing the plan of care, maintaining records, utilizing support staff, and educating patients

Competenze

• Must hold a Physical Therapy Assistant Associate degree.
• Current licensure in the State of New Jersey.
• CPR certification.

Mansioni

• 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.

Descrizione del lavoro

VIRTUA is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide rehabilitative care across all divisions as needed. The role operates 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Sunday through Thursday, with supervision by a licensed physical therapist.

The successful candidate will document patient progress and coordinate with team members to optimize outcomes. Responsibilities include consulting with medical professionals, implementing the plan of care, maintaining records, utilizing support staff, and educating patients