Physical Therapy Assistant - Flexible Schedule & Impactful Care

Paramount Care Centers; Lakewood Township (NJ); On-site; USD 51,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Weekly Appreciation Event

Monthly Gift Giveaways

Job summary

Leisure Chateau Care & Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to implement PT programs and deliver treatments to residents under a supervising Physical Therapist. The role emphasizes independence, functioning, and compassionate care in a team environment.

The PTA will perform treatments, assist the PT during evaluations, organize group sessions, and educate residents and families on therapy techniques.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• State licensing as required by the State.

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, evaluations, and complex procedures are performed.
• 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 supervision.
• Collaborates with rehabilitation team to develop programs for each resident.
• Maintains appropriate and timely resident documentation for all treated residents.
• Attends and contributes to resident care and staffing meetings as a PT representative.
• Cleans and maintains equipment and reports repair needs as necessary.
• Ensures residents and families receive high-quality service in a compassionate atmosphere.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited PTA program

Licensed as required by the State

Job description

Leisure Chateau Care & Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to implement PT programs and deliver treatments to residents under a supervising Physical Therapist. The role emphasizes independence, functioning, and compassionate care in a team environment.

The PTA will perform treatments, assist the PT during evaluations, organize group sessions, and educate residents and families on therapy techniques.