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 in Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey, seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team. Working under a licensed Physical Therapist, you will assist with evaluations, develop and implement treatment plans, and contribute to progress reports for residents.

You will perform manual therapy, assist with assessments, maintain records, and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care and progress in a dynamic long-term care setting.

Qualifications

• Must have an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• New Jersey PTA licensure required.
• Ability to lift and transfer patients.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Patient Handling

Teamwork

Education

Accredited PTA program

Job description

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