Acute Care PTA - Float Role (Sign-On Bonus Eligible)

Jobtome; Bellmawr (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus eligible

Job summary

Jobtome in New Jersey is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to support rehabilitative care across divisions. The role covers performing planned treatments under supervision of a licensed physical therapist, contributing to data on patient progress, and helping improve operations in rehab services.

The position requires an Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant from an APTA-accredited program, NJ licensure, and CPR certification; the schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 4:30

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 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 (APTA-accredited)

Job description

Jobtome in New Jersey is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to support rehabilitative care across divisions. The role covers performing planned treatments under supervision of a licensed physical therapist, contributing to data on patient progress, and helping improve operations in rehab services.

The position requires an Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant from an APTA-accredited program, NJ licensure, and CPR certification; the schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 4:30