Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Job

FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in Jersey City, NJ. The selected candidate will play a vital role in assisting the Physical Therapist with patient care and therapy techniques.

The PTA will be responsible for measuring patient progress, providing information on continued care, and ensuring effective intervention. Requirements include graduation from an accredited PTA program and an up-to-date license. This position offers competitive salary and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Help the PT in all aspects of patient care.
• Under the guidance of the PT, perform therapy techniques/exercises.
• Measure and track patient progress, informing PT of all changes.
• Provide patients with needed continued care information.
• Assist the Physical Therapist in patient handling, treatment, and management.
• Carry out techniques and exercises prescribed by Physical Therapist.
• Keep Physical Therapist up-to-date on changes in patient progress.
• Help measure and track intervention effectiveness.
• Educate the patient on continuing care.

Education

Graduate of a Physical Therapist Assistant program (accredited)

Up-to-date Physical Therapist Assistant license

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Job – Jersey City, NJ 127941

As part of the FYZICAL family, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Help the PT in all aspects of patient care
• Under the guidance of the PT, perform therapy techniques/exercises
• Measure and track patient progress, informing PT of all changes
• Provide patients with needed continued care information
• Assist the Physical Therapist in patient handling, treatment, and management
• Carry out techniques and exercises prescribed by Physical Therapist
• Keep Physical Therapist up-to-date on changes in patient progress
• Help measure and track intervention effectiveness
• Educate the patient on continuing care

Skills & Qualifications

• Graduate of a Physical Therapist Assistant program (accredited)
• Up-to-date Physical Therapist Assistant license