Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Kessler Rehabilitation Center; Mendham (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Kessler Rehabilitation Center in Mendham, NJ is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our clinical team. This full-time role features a 40-hour work week and a competitive hourly compensation of $33–$44, with a strong emphasis on delivering high-quality patient care under the direction of a licensed physical therapist.

You will support treatment plans, assist in carrying out prescribed therapies, and help coordinate care with care facilities and staff.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant required or graduates eligible for licensure.
• CPR certification required.
• Must be in good standing with state licensing board.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed PT in implementing treatment plans.
• Provide direct patient care under supervision.
• Prepare patients, equipment, and supplies for therapies.
• Contribute to case management and documentation.
• Maintain positive interactions with facilities and staff.

Skills

State license

CPR certification

Education

PTA program graduate

Job description

Schedule: Full-Time 40 hours weekly

Compensation: $33-44

Kessler Rehabilitation Center

Position: Physical Therapist Assistant

Location: Mendham

At Kessler, we take pride in creating an exceptional patient experience, helping our patients get back to athletics, work, life, and the things they love.

Our benefits package supports your career growth and personal well-being:

• Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
• Ease the Burden: Our student debt benefit program helps alleviate the financial pressure of student debt
• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive benefits packages
• Invest in Your Future: Company matching 401(k) retirement plans
• Advance your Career: We offer a tuition reimbursement program
• Go Anywhere with Us: 1900 centers in 39 states, offering internal movement
• Responsible for patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist as mandated by State Practice Act.
• Possesses training and education which allows him/her to assist the Physical Therapist in carrying out prescribed treatment program.
• Implements, with minimal supervision, high quality physical therapy services for patients, caregivers and facilities in accordance with the principals and practices of physical therapy and with Select Medical policies and procedures.
• Develops treatment plans, supervises assistants and aides, contributes to case management, and provides quality patient care.
• Maintains positive level of interaction with facilities and clients. Enhances and expands client relations with facilities and their staff.

Required Credentials

• A valid state license (where applicable), registration or certification as a Physical Therapist Assistant upon graduation from an approved curriculum for Physical Therapist Assistants, and having passed a national examination for Physical Therapist Assistants certified by the CAPTE.
• State license and/or certification must be valid in the state in which the individual will practice.
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift patients using biomedical techniques frequently throughout the course of a work day/shift. Must be capable of easily lifting fifty (50) pounds of weight alone.
• Ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during a work day/shift.
• Visual acuity (near and distant) sufficient to maintain accurate records, recognize people, and understand written direction.
• Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions.
• Ability to push wheeled equipment throughout the facility.
• Fine motor skills adequate for scheduling and preparing patients, equipment, and supplies for treatment.
• Ability to participate in sustained activities for many hours in duration in accordance with state labor laws.