Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

SSM Health; West Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rehabilitation hospital is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) at their West Orange location. The PTA will implement treatment plans designed by supervising therapists, ensuring patient care and progress are documented according to legal requirements. This role offers a competitive pay range, generous PTO, and comprehensive medical plans.

Benefits

Generous PTO

Comprehensive medical/Rx, vision, and dental plans

Company matching 401(k) retirement plans

Life and Disability protection

Qualifications

• Graduated from an APTA accredited program.
• Valid NJ State PT License required.
• Outpatient neuro experience preferred, but open to new graduates.

Responsibilities

• Carry out interventions designed by supervising physical therapist.
• Provide treatments to enhance mobility and relieve pain.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient progress.

Skills

Mobility and function enhancement

Pain relief techniques

Therapeutic exercises

Functional training

Manual therapy techniques

Education

Graduate of an APTA accredited school of physical therapy

Valid New Jersey State Physical Therapy License/Registration

Job description

Overview

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation

Hospital Based Outpatient

Position: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Location: 1199 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange, NJ

Pay range: $27-$35 hourly depending on years of experience

Status: Full-time

40 hours weekly

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, one of the nation's leading rehabilitation hospitals, was founded in 1948. Kessler has continued to expand its programs and services to meet the growing demand for quality outpatient physical and occupational therapies. Today, Kessler has more than 100 centers in 14 counties across New Jersey, and treats more than 38,000 patients each year.

By carefully integrating clinical expertise, experience, and leading-edge technologies, Kessler helps to optimize the recovery of individuals with orthopedic, sports and work-related injuries, musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions, and other physical rehabilitation needs.

Kessler is committed to the health and quality of life of its patients and to the well-being of its communities. Our centers host a wide range of free educational events, screenings, seminars, and offer programming to local schools, colleges, libraries, community organizations, youth centers, sports and recreation leagues, and other groups.

At Kessler, we offer our employees:

• Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Comprehensive medical/Rx, vision, and dental plans
• Company matching 401(k) retirement plans, as well as Life and Disability protection

Responsibilities of the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA):

• Carry out interventions designed by the supervising physical therapist.
• Provide treatments that help patients' mobility, function, and pain relief, such as therapeutic exercises, functional training, and manual therapy techniques.
• Observe and record patients' responses to treatment.
• Work closely with the supervising physical therapist to ensure that the treatment plan is being followed and adapted as necessary based on patient progress.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of interventions performed and patient progress in accordance with legal, regulatory, and facility requirements.
• Operate within the scope of practice defined by state laws and regulations, as well as under the supervision requirements specified by those laws.

Qualifications:

• Must be a graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) accredited school of physical therapy.
• Valid New Jersey State Physical Therapy License/Registration REQUIRED to start.
• Prior experience in outpatient neuro preferred; New graduates acceptable.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans