Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant (Per Diem)

Virtua Medical Group; Lumberton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 42,619 - 60,700; Part time

Job summary

Virtua Health is seeking a part-time, per-diem Physical Therapy Assistant for outpatient rehab at Lumberton, NJ. You will support licensed therapists, document patient progress, and help maintain efficient rehab workflows on-site.

Requirements include a PTA degree and NJ licensure, with CPR certification. The role emphasizes collaboration with care teams and patient-family education in line with regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Physical Therapy Assistant Associate degree from an APTA-accredited program.
• Current licensure in the State of New Jersey.
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Consults with medical, ancillary professionals and other team members/supervisors to provide optimum quality patient care and effective operations.
• Provides physical therapy interventions consistent with the plan of care and continuously provides input and direct feedback to the physical therapist relative to the patient’s treatment and status.
• Maintains and completes patient records, reports and all written documentation effectively and in a timely manner, in accordance with regulatory and department guidelines.
• Effectively utilizes aides and other support staff as appropriate.
• Effectively communicates with patient and/or family/significant other in providing education and literature in accordance with the patient’s age, physical condition and cultural needs.

Skills

Consults with medical staff

Maintains patient records

Effective communication

Clinical collaboration

Education

Physical Therapy Assistant Associate degree

Tools

CPR Certification

Job description

Virtua Health is seeking a part-time, per-diem Physical Therapy Assistant for outpatient rehab at Lumberton, NJ. You will support licensed therapists, document patient progress, and help maintain efficient rehab workflows on-site.

Requirements include a PTA degree and NJ licensure, with CPR certification. The role emphasizes collaboration with care teams and patient-family education in line with regulatory guidelines.