In-Home Physical Therapist Assistant, Per Diem, Flexible

US Physical Therapy; New Jersey; Remote; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy seeks a motivated Physical Therapist Assistant to provide in-home care under the supervision of a licensed PT. This per diem role offers flexibility and the opportunity to work with a diverse patient base across Bergen County, NJ.

Qualified candidates are PTA graduates, licensed in NY or eligible, with First Aid/AED/CPR certifications. Travel to patients' homes is required, with mentor support and training provided as needed.

Qualifications

• PTA program graduate
• Licensed PTA in NY or eligible
• Mandatory First Aid, AED and CPR certifications

Responsibilities

• Accept and treat patients within geographic area
• Provide physical therapy treatments in patients' homes as per licensed PT plan of care
• Monitor and report changes in patient status to supervising PT
• Communicate with patients, caregivers and interdisciplinary team for coordinated care
• Instruct patients and caregivers in exercises, safety, and use of assistive devices
• Assist PT in updating care plans based on progress and response
• Document treatments accurately per agency standards
• Participate in care planning and discharge processes with PT
• Adhere to applicable regulations and agency policies

Skills

Travel to patients' homes

Patient communication

Flexibility

Education

Physical Therapist Assistant Program Graduate

Licensed PTA in NY or eligible

First Aid, AED, CPR Certifications

Job description

Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy seeks a motivated Physical Therapist Assistant to provide in-home care under the supervision of a licensed PT. This per diem role offers flexibility and the opportunity to work with a diverse patient base across Bergen County, NJ.

Qualified candidates are PTA graduates, licensed in NY or eligible, with First Aid/AED/CPR certifications. Travel to patients' homes is required, with mentor support and training provided as needed.