Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Belle-Care-Nursing-and-Rehabilitation-Cente; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 97,424,000 - 132,360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401K

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Overtime Available

Full Time

Same Day Pay!!

Refer a friend Bonus!!

Weekly Employee Appreciation Event- “~

Monthly Gift Giveaways!!

Exciting Attendance Program!!

Job summary

Belle Care is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to support residents under the supervision of a Physical Therapist in a compassionate, team-focused environment. You will assist with treatment and documentation to help residents maintain or regain the highest possible independence.

The role offers flexible scheduling (full-time, part-time, and per diem) with competitive benefits and opportunities for growth within the facility in New Jersey.

Qualifications

• Active NJ PTA license required.
• Experience assisting in physical therapy settings preferred.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow physicians' orders and directions of the Physical Therapist.
• Provide treatment to maintain or improve residents' function.
• Educate residents or caregivers to support ongoing care.
• Maintain timely resident reports as required by regulatory agencies.
• Observe infection control procedures and ensure safety.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and facility staff.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Infection control

Team collaboration

Education

NJ PTA license

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Rate: $40 Per Hour

MUST HAVE ACTIVE NJ PTA LICENSE

Schedule Options:

Full time, Part Time, and Per Diem Flexible

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401K
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Overtime Available
• Full Time
• Same Day Pay!!
• Refer a friend Bonus!!
• Weekly Employee Appreciation Event- “Thankful Thursday”
• Monthly Gift Giveaways!!
• Exciting Attendance Program!!

About us:

Belle Care is committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care in a supportive, team-focused environment. We believe great care starts with great people, which is why we invest in our employees through accessible leadership, recognition programs, and the resources they need to succeed.

If you're looking for a workplace where you'll be valued, supported, and able to make a meaningful difference every day, we'd love to have you on our team.

The purpose of this position is to treat and document care for residents with impaired ability to perform at an independent level due to disease process, under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, participate in the interdisciplinary team meetings as required.

DUTIES:

• Follow physicians' orders for resident care and follow directions of the Physical Therapist

• Provide appropriate treatment to help residents maintain or attain the highest level of function possible within the confines of his/her physical abilities

• Provide appropriate treatment, preventative measures and adaptive equipment to prevent decline in residents' functions

• Provide appropriate resident or caregiver education to help residents maintain or attain the highest level of function possible within the confines of his/her physical abilities

• Maintain timely and accurate resident reports as required by federal, state and local regulatory agencies and third-party payers

• Provide adaptive equipment and preventative measures to prevent decline in residents' functions

• Observe infection control procedures

• Be responsible for the safety of residents under his/her supervision

• Consistently work cooperatively with residents, residents' representatives, facility staff, physicians, consultants and ancillary service providers

• Follow all facility Residents' Rights policies

• Remain positive and caring and act in the best interests of our residents

• Perform all duties assigned in an effective, timely and professional manner

• Perform other related duties as directed by the supervisor