Physical Therapist Assistant, Acute Care - Part Time (20hrs/week), Voorhees

Virtua Health; Voorhees Township (NJ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 61,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Virtua Medical Group is seeking a part-time Physical Therapy Assistant to support acute care services in Voorhees, NJ. The role involves float coverage across divisions, with a schedule of 8:00–16:30, Sunday through Thursday, on-site.

The ideal candidate has an APTA-accredited PTA degree, NJ licensure, and CPR certification, enabling collaboration with therapists and clinical staff to maintain high-quality patient care and efficient workflows.

Qualifications

• Associate degree as Physical Therapy Assistant from an APTA-accredited program.
• Current New Jersey state licensure.
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Consults with medical staff to provide optimum patient care and efficient operations.
• Delivers physical therapy interventions per plan of care and provides status input to the supervising PT.
• Maintains patient records and documentation in accordance with regulations and department guidelines.
• Utilizes aides and support staff effectively.
• Educates patients and families per patient’s age, condition, and needs.

Skills

Team collaboration

Clinical documentation

Patient education

Education

Physical Therapy Assistant Associate degree (APTA-accredited)

Job description

Location

Voorhees - 100 Bowman Drive Remote Type: On‑Site Employment Type: Employee Employment Classification: Regular Time Type: Part time Work Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America) Total Weekly Hours: 20 Additional Locations:

Job Information

Acute Care - float position to all divisions as needed; 8-4:30 Sunday through Thursday

Summary

Performs rehabilitative patient treatments as planned, directed and supervised by a physical therapist. Provides objective data describing patient progress. Assists manager/supervisor with clinical and operational issues. Works with manager to improve processes and utilization of rehab services.

Position 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.

Required Education

Minimum of Physical Therapy Assistant Associate degree from a program accredited by the APTA.

Training/Certifications/Licensure

Current licensure in the State of New Jersey. CPR certification.

Hourly Rate

$28.63 - $44.54 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Benefits

• medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance
• health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement)
• paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short‑term disability and optional long‑term disability
• colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance
• tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions

Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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