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

VIRTUA; Moorestown Township (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

VIRTUA in New Jersey is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for a float position across divisions, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, Sunday through Thursday. You will assist the PT in delivering planned rehabilitative treatments and gather objective data on patient progress.

Responsibilities include collaborating with the care team, maintaining records in accordance with guidelines, and educating patients and families per age and cultural needs. NJ licensure and CPR are required.

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 in New Jersey is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for a float position across divisions, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, Sunday through Thursday. You will assist the PT in delivering planned rehabilitative treatments and gather objective data on patient progress.

Responsibilities include collaborating with the care team, maintaining records in accordance with guidelines, and educating patients and families per age and cultural needs. NJ licensure and CPR are required.