Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant PRN Growth & Benefits

Lifepoint Health®; Passaic (NJ); On-site; USD 48,216 - 52,348; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement package

Well-being programs

Job summary

Lifepoint Health is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA) for a PRN role at Kindred Hospital East New Jersey, a long-term acute care facility. The position offers an hourly rate of $35.00–$38.00 and requires NJ PTA licensure and BLS.

Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, you will implement treatment plans, monitor progress, document patient responses, and educate patients and families while assisting with discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required.
• Graduate of a Program in Discipline Required.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, provides physical therapy services to patients needing to develop, recover and maintain physical mobility/function.
• Implements treatment plan developed by supervising therapists using appropriate modalities.
• Monitors patient responses to the treatment plan and documents services provided.
• Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits and assists with discharge planning.

Skills

Critical thinking

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Lifepoint Health is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA) for a PRN role at Kindred Hospital East New Jersey, a long-term acute care facility. The position offers an hourly rate of $35.00–$38.00 and requires NJ PTA licensure and BLS.

Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, you will implement treatment plans, monitor progress, document patient responses, and educate patients and families while assisting with discharge planning.