Physical Therapist Assist

Winchester Gardens; Newark Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 49,593 - 57,859; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Credit Union

DailyPay!

Employee & Resident Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Winchester Gardens is a Springpoint Senior Living community in Maplewood, NJ. We are seeking a Per Diem Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our team.

The PTA's primary purpose is to assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. Responsibilities include assisting therapists, administering traction, instructing patients, observing and reporting progress, fitting braces and mobility aids, and coordinating with the therapy team for plan and modification

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited therapy program.
• 1-2 years of related experience.
• Current Physical Therapist Assistant state license.

Responsibilities

• Assists physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures.
• Administers traction to relieve neck and back pain.
• Instructs, motivates, and assists patients to learn and improve functional activities.
• Observes patients during treatments and reports progress to the physical therapist.
• Fits patients for and trains in use of braces, prostheses, and mobility aids.
• Confers with the therapy team to plan and coordinate treatment programs.

Education

Graduate of an Accredited therapy program

Job description

Winchester Gardens
333 Elmwood Ave
Maplewood, NJ 07040, USA

Description

Winchester Gardens is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team!

Winchester Gardens is a Springpoint Senior Living community located in Maplewood, NJ. We are seeking a Per Diem Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our team. At Springpoint, our Physical Therapist Assistant's primary purpose is to assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Assists physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures.
• Administers traction to relieve neck and back pain.
• Instructs, motivates, and assists patients to learn and improve functional activities.
• Observes patients during treatments and compiles and evaluates data on patient responses to treatments and progress and reports findings to physical therapist.
• Fits patients for, adjusts, and trains patients in use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices such as crutches, canes, walkers, and wheelchairs.
• Confers with members of physical therapy staff and other health team members, individually and in conference, to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment programs.

Education and Experience:

• Graduate of an Accredited therapy program
• Experience: 1-2 years of related experience
• License/Certifications: Current Physical Therapist Assistant state license
• 401k (Company Match If Eligibility is Met)
• Credit Union
• Voluntary Benefits (including DailyPay!)
• Employee & Resident Bonus Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay Rate: $39.00/hour

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