Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

SportsMed Physical Therapy; Fair Lawn (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation Time

Paid Sick Time

Paid Holidays

401k with 4-8% Match

CEU Reimbursement

Job summary

SportsMed Physical Therapy is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our growing team in New Jersey. The role offers exposure to orthopedic and sports-related injuries with mentorship and growth opportunities within a multidisciplinary outpatient clinic.

The PTA will collaborate with therapists, document patient notes, and coordinate with chiropractors and other providers to ensure high-quality care.

Qualifications

• New Jersey Physical Therapist Assistant License is required.
• New grads and experienced PTAs welcome.
• Computer literacy is required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with Physical Therapists regarding plans of care and progression of exercises and goals for each patient.
• Assist with progress notes and re-evaluations to improve patient flow and increase patient satisfaction.
• Maintain high levels of communication with other service providers to ensure quality patient care.
• Complete notes thoroughly and timely to support collaborative care.
• Pursue clinic advancement through CEUs and ongoing education.
• Attend monthly and company-wide meetings to address challenges and improve clinic flow.

Skills

NJ PTA license

New Grad friendly

Computer literacy

Excellent communication

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapist Assistant

Job description

SportsMed Physical Therapy is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our growing team!

SportsMed Physical Therapy is a leading outpatient physical therapy practice in the Northeast. We are a multidisciplinary practice, which allows us to provide high-quality comprehensive care for all patients that we treat. Our facilities feature state of the art equipment for the effective treatment of a variety of orthopedic and sports related injuries. Our regional leadership will provide you with the guidance and mentorship you need to take your career to the next level. We also have additional openings available in nearby areas.

With our continued expansion, we are able to offer tremendous growth opportunities for our clinical staff. Our company’s mission is to provide compassionate, collaborative, and convenient care and our great clinicians allow us to continuously live up to this statement. Whether you are a new grad or an experienced Physical Therapist, SportsMed Physical Therapy is the place for you!

Check out our website at: http://spineandsportsmed.com/

Why Join SportsMed

• Pay Range $33.00 - $38.00 per hour
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Vacation Time, Paid Sick Time, Paid Holidays
• 401k with 4-8% Match based on tenure
• $1,000 CEU Reimbursement per calendar year

Qualifications

• New Jersey Physical Therapist Assistant License
• New Grads and Experienced PTAs are welcome!
• Computer Literacy
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Responsibilities

• Communicate with Physical Therapists regarding plans of care and progression of exercises and goals for each patient.
• Assist with progress notes and re-evaluations to improve patient flow and increase patient satisfaction.
• Maintain high levels of communication with other service providers such as Chiropractors, Acupuncturists, and Occupational Therapists to ensure quality patient care.
• Complete notes thoroughly and within a timely manner to ensure that collaborative care is maintained between other therapists.
• Work towards the advancement of the clinic by maintaining clinical excellence through various CEUs.
• Participate in monthly meetings led by the Clinic Director and Office Manager to identify challenges within the clinic to address and improve clinic flow.
• Attend company-wide meetings to discuss various company initiatives to continuously improve clinical excellence and patient care.

Medical Specialties

• Orthopedics
• Geriatrics
• Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
• Sports Medicine
• Neurology
• Vestibular
• Manual Therapy

$33 - $38 an hour