Physical Therapist Assistant PTA Per Diem

Allaire Health Services, LLC; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Silver Healthcare in Cherry Hill Township, NJ seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team. You will work under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to provide PT services to residents, participate in plan implementation, and contribute to patient progress notes.

Responsibilities include assisting with evaluations, executing treatment plans, applying manual techniques, maintaining accurate records, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to support quality

Qualifications

• Experience assisting PTs with patient evaluations and progress reports.
• Ability to implement PT treatment plans with exercises and modalities.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to discuss patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist Physical Therapists with patient evaluations, treatment plans, and progress reports.
• Implement physical therapy treatment plans, including exercises and modalities.
• Provide manual therapy techniques, such as massage and soft tissue mobilization.
• Conduct patient assessments and identify areas for improvement.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care and progress.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Lift and transfer patients

Education

Accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team at Silver Healthcare in Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey. As a Physical Therapist Assistant at Silver Healthcare, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality physical therapy services to our residents. Our dynamic nursing facility offers a range of specialties, including Ventilator Care, Dementia with Behavioral Disturbances, Long-Term Care Dementia programming, and short-term skilled rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing care.

About the Role:

As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will work directly under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to provide physical therapy services to our residents. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting Physical Therapists with patient evaluations, treatment plans, and progress reports
• Implementing physical therapy treatment plans, including exercises, modalities, and other interventions
• Providing manual therapy techniques, such as massage and soft tissue mobilization
• Conducting patient assessments and identifying areas of improvement
• Maintaining accurate and detailed patient records
• Participating in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care and progress

Requirements:

• Completion of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
• New Jersey Physical Therapist Assistant licensure
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lift and transfer patients as needed

Additional Information:

Job Type:

PER DIEM