Physical Therapy Assistant

Hudsonview Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare; North Bergen (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Same Day Pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Overtime Available

Thankful Thursday

Job summary

Hudsonview Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare in North Bergen, NJ is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to support the Licensed Physical Therapist by implementing treatment plans and aiding residents to improve independence and function.

You will deliver modalities and exercises, document progress, and collaborate with the rehab team. A PTA graduate and state licensure are required; we offer a supportive, team-focused environment with flexible schedule options.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program certified by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Licensed as required by the State.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Implements resident's individualized treatment plan as defined by the primary Physical Therapist.
• Provides individualized physical therapy treatments including modalities and exercises.
• Acts as an assistant to the Physical Therapist when tests and evaluations are performed.
• Organizes and facilitates treatment sessions with the rehab team.
• Maintains accurate and timely resident documentation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

PTA program graduate

State licensure

Job description

Schedule Options:

Full time, Part Time, and Per Diem Flexible

• Same Day Pay!!
• 401K
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Overtime Available
• Weekly Employee Appreciation Event- "Thankful Thursday"

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Schedule Options:

Full time, Part Time, and Per Diem Flexible

BENEFITS:

• Same Day Pay!!
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401K
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Overtime Available
• Weekly Employee Appreciation Event- "Thankful Thursday"

About us:

HudsonView is committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care in a supportive, team-focused environment. We believe great care starts with great people, which is why we invest in our employees through accessible leadership, recognition programs, and the resources they need to succeed.

If you're looking for a workplace where you'll be valued, supported, and able to make a meaningful difference every day, we'd love to have you on our team.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Physical Therapist Assistant implements physical therapy programs and provides physical therapy treatments to residents to facilitate increased independence and functioning under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Implements resident's individualized treatment plan as defined by the primary Physical Therapist;
• Provides individualized physical therapy treatments including modalities and exercises;
• Acts as an assistant to the Physical Therapist when the Physical Therapist is performing tests, evaluations, and complex procedures;
• Organizes and facilitates treatment groups in consultation with the physical therapist;
• Instructs residents, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the physical therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Physical Therapist;
• Works with other members of the rehabilitation team to develop programs and activities consistent with the needs and capabilities of each resident;
• Maintains appropriate and timely resident and non-resident documentation for all residents treated;
• Attends and contributes to resident care, staffing and other required meetings as a representative of physical therapy, under the direction of the physical therapist;
• Cleans, maintains, identifies, and reports the need for repair of equipment, as necessary;
• Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere that recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program certified by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Licensed as required by the State.

JOB SKILLS:

• Good organizational skills and time management skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

PERFORMS RELATED DUTIES:

• Interacts with residents, families, visitors and employees.
• Carries out other tasks as requested in situations where hands‑on intervention/participation may be required.

If you are under 18 years of age, there may be some essential functions of the job that you are restricted from performing due to regulatory requirements. Please advise your supervisor if you are under 18.

I understand this job description and its requirements; I understand that this is not an exclusive list of the job functions and that I am expected to complete all duties as assigned; I understand the job functions may be altered by management without notice; I understand that this job description in no way constitutes an employment agreement and that I am an at-will employee.