Acute Care PTA - Sign-On Eligible Floats

Jobtome; Evesham Township (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtome in New Jersey seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide rehabilitative treatments under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. This float position serves all divisions as needed, with a Sunday–Thursday schedule, 8:00–16:30, and sign-on bonus eligibility.

You will document patient progress, collaborate with medical staff, educate patients and families, and assist in improving rehab service utilization.

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/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 Physical Therapy Assistant to provide rehabilitative treatments under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. This float position serves all divisions as needed, with a Sunday–Thursday schedule, 8:00–16:30, and sign-on bonus eligibility.

You will document patient progress, collaborate with medical staff, educate patients and families, and assist in improving rehab service utilization.