Physical Therapist Assistant PTA Per Diem

Silver Healthcare Ltd; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Silver Healthcare Ltd. in Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey, seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team in providing high-quality PT services to residents.

You will work under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, assist with evaluations, plan and implement treatments, provide manual therapy, and contribute to progress notes and team discussions. Per diem position with opportunities in a dynamic nursing facility.

Qualifications

• Completed accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• New Jersey PTA licensure required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift and transfer patients as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist Physical Therapists with evaluations, treatment plans, and progress reports.
• Implement physical therapy plans, including exercises and modalities.
• Provide manual therapy techniques (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.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Lift and transfer patients

Education

PTA program completion

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