Acute Care PTA - Float Specialist, Patient Impact

VIRTUA; Marlton (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtua in Marlton, NJ, seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant for a float position across divisions as needed, with a standard Sunday through Thursday shift from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. The role involves performing rehabilitative patient treatments under the supervision of a physical therapist and tracking patient progress.

Responsibilities include coordinating with medical teams, maintaining records, and helping improve rehab service utilization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Physical Therapy Assistant Associate degree from an APTA-accredited program.
• Current licensure in 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

Communication

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Physical Therapy Assistant Associate degree

Job description

Virtua in Marlton, NJ, seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant for a float position across divisions as needed, with a standard Sunday through Thursday shift from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. The role involves performing rehabilitative patient treatments under the supervision of a physical therapist and tracking patient progress.

Responsibilities include coordinating with medical teams, maintaining records, and helping improve rehab service utilization.