Geriatric Physical Therapy Assistant — Impactful Care & Growth

Bethesda Health Group; Belleville (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403b

Daily pay

Bonuses

Career advancement opportunities

Holiday pay

Job summary

Bethesda Health Group is seeking a Staff Physical Therapist Assistant to assist the Physical Therapist in delivering goal-directed activities that improve patient function and independence.

You will coordinate with the health care team, document progress, and provide caregiver education for discharge. Regular status roles (full- and part-time) come with strong benefits, holiday pay, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Must have an associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant curriculum.
• Current State License is required.
• CPR certification or willingness to obtain within six months of employment.
• One to two years of geriatrics experience preferred.
• New graduates considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Physical Therapist in delivering goal-directed activities to improve function.
• Participate in planning and coordinating programs to restore patient to maximum functioning.
• Document progress and communicate recommendations for discharge.
• Provide caregiver training to enable learning of skills for post-discharge care.
• Support team with administrative duties and patient documentation as required.

Skills

Communication

CPR certification

Geriatrics experience

Teamwork

Assessment skills

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Current State License

Job description

Bethesda Health Group is seeking a Staff Physical Therapist Assistant to assist the Physical Therapist in delivering goal-directed activities that improve patient function and independence.

You will coordinate with the health care team, document progress, and provide caregiver education for discharge. Regular status roles (full- and part-time) come with strong benefits, holiday pay, and opportunities for career advancement.