Inpatient Rehab PTA: Patient-Centered Therapy Catalyst

Atlantic Health System; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage

Life & AD&D insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

403(b) retirement plan with employer match

PTO & paid sick leave

Tuition assistance and academic advising

Parental, adoption, and surrogacy leave

Backup and on-site childcare

Well-being rewards

Employee assistance program

Fertility benefits and healthy pregnancy program

Flexible spending and commuter accounts

Pet, home, auto, identity theft and legal insurance

Job summary

Atlantic Health System in Morristown, New Jersey, is looking for a skilled Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant for the inpatient Rehab Unit at Morristown Medical Center. This role focuses on providing patient-centered care and collaboration. Key responsibilities include performing therapy treatments, monitoring patient progress, and assisting with mobility and functional activities. Candidates should hold an Associate’s degree, BLS certification, and a NJ PTA license, with preference given to those with experience. The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required.
• BLS certification is mandatory.
• Must have a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) license from NJ.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience as a PTA is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical therapy treatments and care programs.
• Assist patients with therapeutic exercises and daily living activities.
• Monitor patient progress and communicate results to the PT.
• Fit and train patients in using orthopedic devices.
• Consult with staff for treatment program coordination.

Skills

Patient care skills

Therapeutic exercise knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree

BLS certification

PTA license from NJ

Job description

Atlantic Health System in Morristown, New Jersey, is looking for a skilled Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant for the inpatient Rehab Unit at Morristown Medical Center. This role focuses on providing patient-centered care and collaboration. Key responsibilities include performing therapy treatments, monitoring patient progress, and assisting with mobility and functional activities. Candidates should hold an Associate’s degree, BLS certification, and a NJ PTA license, with preference given to those with experience. The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans.