Physical Therapist Assistant, Per-Diem

Springpoint Senior Living, Inc.; Monroe (NJ); On-site; USD 31,684 - 53,726; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Credit Union

DailyPay

Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Village Point, a Springpoint Senior Living community in Monroe Township, NJ, seeks an experienced Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team on a per-diem basis. The PTA provides physical therapy treatments, supports patient progress, and collaborates with therapists and health staff.

The role requires a NJ PTA license, 1–2 years PTA experience, and dedication to patient care. Perks include 401k, credit union, DailyPay, and an employee referral program at Village Point.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an accredited therapy program.
• 1–2 years as a PTA or related experience.
• Current NJ PTA State License.

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 reports progress to the physical therapist.
• Fits patients for and trains in orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices.
• Confers with PT staff and health team to plan and coordinate treatment programs.
• Performs clerical duties such as inventory, supplies, answering phones, and filing forms.
• Measures range of motion, limb length, and vital signs to assess treatment effects.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Documentation & reporting

Gait assessment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an accredited therapy program

1-2 years PTA experience

Current NJ PTA State License

Job description

Village Point
Village Point
3 David Brainerd Dr.
Monroe Twp., NJ 08831, USA

Village Point is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team!

Village Point is a Springpoint Senior Living community located in Monroe Township, NJ. We are seeking a per-diem Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team. At Springpoint, the Physical Therapy 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
• 401k (Company Match If Eligibility is Met)
• Credit Union
• Voluntary Benefits (including DailyPay!)
• Employee & Resident Bonus Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay Range

$39/hour

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