Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

Spring Creek Healthcare Center; Woodbridge Township (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Daily pay option

Paid time off

Insurance (medical, dental, vision)

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Uniform provided

Career advancement

Referral bonus

Job summary

Spring Creek Healthcare Center is seeking a qualified Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our rehabilitation team in New Jersey. The PTA will work under the supervision of a Physical Therapist to implement treatment plans and assist residents in their rehabilitation journey.

Responsibilities include assisting with assessments, implementing exercises and modalities, monitoring patient progress, documenting in EMR systems, and educating residents and families on safe mobility techniques.

Qualifications

• Active state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Experience with EMR systems and MS Office.
• CPR/BLS certification and knowledge of Section GG data collection.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Physical Therapist in carrying out treatment plans and data collection.
• Implement treatments, exercises, and mobility training.
• Monitor residents and report changes to the supervising PT.
• Maintain accurate documentation in EMRs (Net Health/PCC) and progress notes.
• Educate residents and care staff on safe mobility techniques.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary rehab team.

Skills

EMR proficiency

MS Office

CPR/BLS

Section GG data collection

Team collaboration

Education

State licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant

Tools

Net Health EMR

PCC

Job description

Spring Creek Healthcare Center is looking forPhysical Therapist Assistant, PTAto 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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