Acute Care PTA - Float Specialist (Sun–Thu, 8-4:30)

VIRTUA; Haddon Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtua is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapy Assistant to float across hospital divisions as needed, schedule 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, Sunday through Thursday. You will deliver rehabilitative treatments under the direction of a licensed physical therapist and collect objective data on patient progress.

You will support the rehabilitation team, assist with clinical and operational issues, maintain accurate records, and communicate with patients and families to educate them in line with age and

Qualifications

• Minimum of Physical Therapy Assistant Associate degree from a program accredited by the APTA.
• 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.

Education

Physical Therapy Assistant Associate degree

Job description

Virtua is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapy Assistant to float across hospital divisions as needed, schedule 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, Sunday through Thursday. You will deliver rehabilitative treatments under the direction of a licensed physical therapist and collect objective data on patient progress.

You will support the rehabilitation team, assist with clinical and operational issues, maintain accurate records, and communicate with patients and families to educate them in line with age and