Physical Therapist Assistant - Mobile Out patient Therapy

PowerBack Rehabilitation; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 45,460 - 60,614; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

Generous paid time off

Clinical Mentorship Program

Free CEUs through Medbridge

H-1B Visa & Relocation Assistance

Exclusive discounts on various services

Job summary

A leading therapy provider is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant for mobile outpatient therapy in New Jersey. The role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient recovery and wellness. Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Physical Therapy or a related field, possess a valid license, and have a passion for patient-centered care. The position offers a salary range of $33.00 - $44.00 per hour with a $3,000 bonus, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Physical Therapy license in the state(s) of practice.
• Must have a Master's degree in Physical Therapy or related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy plus 5 years of experience.
• Degree from outside the U.S. must be evaluated to be equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and support personnel.
• Adhere to treatment schedule and clinical documentation.
• Consult with rehabilitation team for patient care.
• Screen and evaluate patients to establish diagnosis.
• Incorporate health and wellness programming into treatment.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Therapeutic exercise

Manual therapy

Education on Chronic Disease Management

Education

Master's degree in Physical Therapy

Driver’s license

Job description

Overview

Physical Therapist Assistant | Mobile Outpatient Therapy | Manchester and Toms River NJ Full time $3,000 Bonus

At Powerback, we're on a mission to improve lives. As the leader in physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapies, we help older adults stay active and thrive while providing essential therapy for children at home and in school.

With over 38 years of trusted service, our reach spans skilled nursing centers, assisted and independent living facilities, outpatient clinics, and home-based care. We're proud to deliver personalized care exactly where and when it's needed most.

Join an industry-leading team that restores hope and makes a lasting impact. If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference and want to be part of the future of rehabilitation and wellness, Powerback is the place for you.

Why Powerback?

• Benefits: We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to Full-Time team members. We offer Dental and Vision to Part-Time team members.
• Paid Time Off: We offer generous paid time off to Full-Time and Part-Time team members.
• Support for New Grads: Our Powerback Clinical Mentorship Program kicks off on day one, helping you learn from the best in the field.
• Continuing Education: Keep growing with free CEUs through Medbridge.
• H-1B Visa & Relocation Assistance: We support Visa or Green Card sponsorships, plus our Journey Travel Program lets you work across the U.S. with the security of a full-time role.
• Perks at Powerback: Enjoy exclusive discounts on Wireless/TV, Home/Auto/Renters and Pet Insurance, Childcare, Eldercare, and more. Earn rewards through our PowerZone Employee Recognition Program, and expand your expertise with our Clinicians in Action professional development program.

Responsibilities

Powerback is a new way of delivering recovery, rehabilitation, respiratory, and wellness services to patients across the nation. We deliver an empowered approach to achieving your full potential by providing integrated and individualized solutions. Our reimagined approach to rehabilitation connects directly to the patient experience, which is centered on transforming the road to recovery for everyone and helping patients get their power back. It’s patient-centered care that provides a sustainable way of feeling better, moving better, breathing better, and living better.

• As necessary or applicable, supervision of Physical Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees, students and support personnel in accordance with state licensure requirements and professional standards.
• Responsible for adherence to department and patient treatment schedule, timely clinical and billing documentation requirements as well as work related meetings.
• Attends and contributes to patient care, staffing conferences and other related meetings.
• Makes referrals to other disciplines and agencies in order to address the comprehensive needs of the patient.
• Consults with other members of the rehabilitation team to select the most appropriate therapeutic regimen consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient.
• Adapts program and/or plan of care according to the needs of the individual patient.
• Promotes a safe environment and enforces the elimination of fire and safety hazards.
• Orders supplies and equipment as necessary.
• Cleans, maintains, identifies, and reports the need for repair of equipment as necessary.
• Puts patient service first: ensures that patients and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights.
• Screen, examine and evaluate patients, including history, systems review, and application of appropriate tests and measures; synthesize information and interpret examination findings to establish a diagnosis, identify impairments, determine the predicted level of improvement and the time required to achieve it; identify precautions/contraindications and design a plan of care; develop appropriate treatment goals and methods in collaboration with the patient and caregivers; implement the physical therapy treatment plan; and complete all related documentation and record keeping regarding these services.
• Performs routine reexamination as needed/required to modify/progress plan of treatment.
• Incorporates health and wellness programming into treatment plans for patients.
• Performs home and community mobility assessments and provides recommendations for safe mobility in the home and community space.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• Therapeutic exercise including aerobic capacity conditioning, balance coordination, agility training, body mechanics and postural stabilization, flexibility exercises, gait and locomotion training, neuromotor development training, relaxation, strength, power, and endurance training.
• Functional training.
• Manual therapy.
• Airway clearance techniques.
• Integumentary repair and protection.
• Use of electrotherapeutic, physical agent and mechanical modalities.
• Health and Wellness.
• Education on Chronic Disease Management.
• Falls Assessment and Interventions to reduce fall risk.
• Case Management in the home and community.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Physical Therapy license in the state(s) of practice, or proof of license eligibility.
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• Must have a Master's degree in Physical Therapy; or
• Must have a Master's degree in a Physical Therapy related field in addition to a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy; or
• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy plus 5 years of progressively responsible PT experience.
• The qualifying Physical Therapy degree earned outside of the U.S. must be evaluated to be the U.S. equivalent to a degree in Physical Therapy.
• Must have a valid driver’s license or reliable, independent transportation to and from the patients' residence.

Posted Salary Range

USD $33.00 - USD $44.00 /Hr. Bonus: USD $3,000.00