Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

Spring Creek Healthcare Center; Port Reading (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Daily pay option

PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

FSA

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Uniform provided

Referral bonus

Friendly work environment

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Spring Creek Healthcare Center in Port Reading, NJ seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our rehabilitation team and support resident recovery under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.

The PTA will implement treatment plans, assist with assessments, document progress in EMRs, educate residents and families, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary rehab staff to optimize mobility and independence.

Qualifications

• State licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
• EMR and MS Office applications.
• CPR/BLS certification.
• Knowledge of Section GG data collection and documentation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in Assessments: carry out treatment plans and collect objective data for Section GG.
• Treatment Support: implement plans including exercises, modalities, and mobility training.
• Monitoring: observe residents’ performance and report changes to the supervising PT.
• Documentation: maintain accurate progress notes and EMR entries (Net Health/PCC).
• Education: educate residents, families, and care staff on safe mobility techniques.
• Team Collaboration: work with the interdisciplinary rehab staff under the PT guidance.

Skills

EMR & MS Office

CPR/BLS certification

Section GG data collection

Tools

Net Health

PCC

Job description

Spring Creek Healthcare Center is looking for Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA to join our incredible team!

Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA Benefits:

• Competitive wages based on experience
• Daily pay option available
• Generous paid time off (PTO) package
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Supplemental disability and life insurance options available
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401k available
• Career advancement opportunities / tuition reimbursement
• Complementary uniform
• Friendly work environment
• Referral bonus

Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA Job Description:

The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) works under the supervision of the Physical Therapist to implement treatment plans and assist residents in their rehabilitation journey.

Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA Responsibilities:

• Assist in Assessments: Assist the Physical Therapist in carrying out treatment plan and gathering objective data for Section GG collection during Annual, Quarterly, Falls, and Significant Change screenings.
• Treatment Support: Implement treatment plans as directed by the Physical Therapist, including exercises, modalities, and mobility training.
• Monitoring: Observe residents' performance and report any changes or concerns to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely documentation of resident progress and any interventions provided. Comfortable and knowledgeable with Point of Service (POS) care delivery and documentation. Maintain detailed and up-to-date documentation of resident evaluations, treatment plans, daily and progress notes, HMO/Manage care progress updates in EMRs (Net Health/PCC).
• Education: Educate residents, family members, and care staff on safe mobility techniques and exercises for continued progress. Conducts remote check-in through remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM) with discharged patients to home or next level of care.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, following the guidance of the Physical Therapist and in cooperation with other rehab staff.

Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA Qualifications:

• State licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
• EMR and MS office applications.
• CPR/BLS certification.
• Knowledge of Section GG data collection and documentation requirements.

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