Full Time Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Gallowayhc; Galloway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 41,328 - 61,992; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare center in Galloway Township, NJ is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support rehabilitation care for residents. The ideal candidate will have an associate’s degree and appropriate licensure. Responsibilities include collaborating with therapists, documenting care, and ensuring quality outcomes. This role is per diem and offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited college or university with minimally an associate’s degree in physical therapy or occupational therapy.
• Actively licensed/certified assistant in assigned state(s) of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides resident rehabilitation care according to the treatment plan.
• Works closely with the supervising therapist to communicate resident condition.
• Performs necessary documentation as indicated and directed.

Skills

Licensed/certified therapy assistant

Experience in older adult rehabilitation

Knowledge of governmental and regulatory guidelines

Education

Associate's degree in physical therapy or occupational therapy

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA

Per Diem

POSITION SUMMARY:

A licensed/certified therapy assistant overall responsibility is to assist and support the plan of treatment for each resident/resident assigned. The assistant is an active participant in the center and an integral part of the interdisciplinary team.

Education:

Graduate of an accredited college or university with minimally an associate’s degree in physical therapy or occupational therapy. Assistant is licensed or equivalent certification accepted by the designated professional accrediting body.

Professional Experience:

• Actively licensed/certified assistant in assigned state(s) of employment as a Physical Therapy Assistant or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. Prefer-experience/knowledge in older adult rehabilitation.
• Prefer knowledge in governmental and regulatory guidelines in designated healthcare settings.
• Physical Therapist Assistant ( PTA ) Licensure: Current state licensure in respective discipline.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides resident/resident rehabilitation care within all general accepted practice methods, meeting all center, state, federal, and accrediting standards as directed by the therapists’ plan of care.

• Works closely with the supervising therapist to communicate resident/resident condition and responses to ensure quality effective outcomes.
• Performs the necessary documentation as indicated and directed.
• Provides feedback to the therapist and Director of Rehabilitation on all clinical and rehabilitation issues.
• Participates in all center directed processes and services.
• Shows effective management of treatment and non-treatment related activities.
• Performs necessary documentation to meet center, state, federal, and accrediting agency requirements.
• Assists with marketing efforts as directed.
• Participates in in-service training programs as requested.
• May travel to other facilities to provide treatments.
• Performs other duties as required.