Acute Care PTA – Sign-On Bonus Eligible | Float Coverage

Jobtome; Pennsauken Township (NJ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On Bonus Eligible

Job summary

Jobtome in New Jersey seeks a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to join the acute care rehab team. You will perform rehabilitative treatments under the supervision of a physical therapist and help document patient progress to inform care decisions.

Responsibilities include collaborating with medical staff, maintaining patient records, and communicating education to patients and families in a culturally sensitive manner. Weeklong shift includes 8:00–16:30, Sunday through Thursday.

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

Jobtome in New Jersey seeks a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to join the acute care rehab team. You will perform rehabilitative treatments under the supervision of a physical therapist and help document patient progress to inform care decisions.

Responsibilities include collaborating with medical staff, maintaining patient records, and communicating education to patients and families in a culturally sensitive manner. Weeklong shift includes 8:00–16:30, Sunday through Thursday.