Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant: Resident Care Impact

AristaCare Health Services; Netherwood (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

AristaCare Health Services in New Jersey seeks a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant to support residents with evidence-based care, develop treatment plans, and document progress in NetHealth EMR. The role emphasizes collaboration with the therapy team and adherence to state and federal standards to ensure high-quality resident outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds an associate degree in physical therapy, an active license, and a commitment to continuing education.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in physical therapy from an accredited program.
• Active PT license in state(s) of practice.
• Commitment to ongoing CE and licensure maintenance.
• Assume responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy assistant services to residents in accordance with standards and procedures.
• Adhere to documentation and billing procedures.
• Demonstrate sound judgment in evaluation, planning, implementation, and follow-up of therapy programs.
• Conduct periodic resident screenings to determine intervention needs.
• Screen residents referred to therapy to decide on intervention or treatment.
• Evaluate residents to obtain data for treatment planning and implementation.
• Perform specialized evaluations as indicated.
• Develop treatment plans with short and long-term goals.
• Interpret and communicate evaluation findings and plans to residents and families.
• Complete CMS-compliant documentation in NetHealth EMR system.

Skills

Clinical communication

Documentation skills

Team collaboration

Assessment & planning

Education

Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy

Active PT license

Continuing education

Professional development

Job description

AristaCare Health Services in New Jersey seeks a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant to support residents with evidence-based care, develop treatment plans, and document progress in NetHealth EMR. The role emphasizes collaboration with the therapy team and adherence to state and federal standards to ensure high-quality resident outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds an associate degree in physical therapy, an active license, and a commitment to continuing education.