Physical Therapist Assistant

Meadow-Lakes; East Windsor Township (NJ); On-site; USD 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development Opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Meadow Lakes is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team in East Windsor, NJ. This full-time position entails administering physical therapy treatments, motivating patients, and evaluating their progress.

The ideal candidate will hold a high school diploma, be a graduate of an accredited therapy program, and possess the NJ PTA state license. Benefits include paid time off, a 401(k) match, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience as a PT Assistant or related.
• Ability to administer traction and physical therapy treatments.
• Experience with orthopedic braces and prostheses.

Responsibilities

• Administers traction to relieve neck and back pain.
• Instructs and assists patients in functional activities.
• Measures range-of-joint motion and vital signs.
• Confers with therapy staff to coordinate treatment.

Skills

Patient motivation

Physical therapy administration

Data evaluation

Clerical duties

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of accredited therapy program

Current NJ PTA State License

Job description

Meadow Lakes
300 Meadow Lakes
Hightstown, NJ 08520, USA

Description

Meadow Lakes is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team!

Meadow Lakes is a Springpoint Senior Living community located in East Windsor, NJ. We are seeking a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team. At Springpoint, the PT Assistant is responsible for providing physical therapy treatments and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Confers with members of physical therapy staff and other health team members to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment programs.
• Performs clerical duties such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephone, taking messages, and filling out forms.
• Measures patient's range-of-joint motion, length and girth of body parts, and vital signs to determine effects of specific treatments or to assist Physical Therapist to compile data for patient evaluations.

Education and Experience:

• Highschool diploma or equivalent required
• Graduate of an accredited therapy program
• 1-2 years working as a PT Assistant or related experience
• Current NJ PTA State License
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match (Once Eligible)
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Benefits (includes Daily Pay!)
• Employee & Resident Bonus Referral Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development and Career Opportunities

Pay Range: $34.00 - $39.00 / hour

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