Physical Therapy Assistant

AFRICAN CAREGIVERS LLC; Sicklerville (NJ); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive Compensation

Great Work Environment

Career Advancement Opportunities

Résumé du poste

AFRICAN CAREGIVERS LLC is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant in Sicklerville, New Jersey. In this role, you will assist patients in their exercises and daily tasks, ensure their safety, and keep accurate records of their progress. The ideal candidate should possess a current state license for physical therapy assistance and exceptional communication skills, along with the ability to create a nurturing environment. Competitive compensation and career advancement opportunities are included.

Qualifications

• Current state licensing for physical therapy assistance required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to create a positive, nurturing environment.

Responsabilités

• Assist patients as they exercise or practice daily functional tasks.
• Review and administer individualized treatment plans for each patient.
• Maintain accurate records for all patients and their progress.
• Assist patients using support devices such as a walker or wheelchair.
• Mentor and encourage patients going through major life changes.
• Maintain all equipment and ensure a clean, safe work environment.

Connaissances

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to create a positive, nurturing environment

Ability to make decisions in a high-stress environment

Formation

Current state licensing for physical therapy assistance

Outils

Microsoft Office suite

Description du poste

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive Compensation
• Great Work Environment
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary

We are seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team! As a Physical Therapy Assistant, you will be working closely with patients each day to assist them as they exercise or practice daily tasks, motivate and encourage them, and correct their posture or form as needed. You will also be recording accurate patient records, setting up all needed equipment and tools for each patient, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment. The ideal candidate works well both independently and within a team, can maintain a positive attitude to encourage patients in recovery, and has existing knowledge of physical therapy guidelines and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients as they exercise or practice daily functional tasks by correcting form, motivating them, and ensuring their safety
• Review and administer individualized treatment plans for each patient
• Maintain accurate records for all patients, their treatment, and their progress
• Assist patients using support devices, such as a walker, cane, or wheelchair
• Mentor and encourage patients going through major life changes, providing positive support, encouragement, and simple advice for their daily lives
• Maintain all equipment, ensuring a clean, safe work environment

Qualifications

• Current state licensing for physical therapy assistance required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to create a positive, nurturing environment
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite
• The ability to work well and make decisions in a high-stress environment