Physical Therapy Assistant, Outpatient Rehab - Per Diem

Jobtome; Lumberton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtome seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant in New Jersey to perform rehabilitative patient treatments under the direction of a licensed physical therapist. You will collect progress data and assist with care planning, contributing to clinic workflow and patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include coordinating with medical staff, documenting patient records accurately, using aides effectively, and educating patients and families about care plans based on age and condition.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Physical Therapy Assistant Associate degree from an accreditated program (APTA).
• Current licensure in the State of New Jersey.
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Consults with medical, ancillary professionals and other team members to provide optimum quality patient care and effective operations.
• Provides physical therapy interventions consistent with the plan of care and provides input to the supervising physical therapist regarding patient status.
• Maintains and completes patient records, reports and all written documentation in a timely manner according to guidelines.
• Effectively utilizes aides and other support staff as appropriate.
• Communicates with patient and/or family to provide education and literature tailored to age, condition and cultural needs.

Education

Physical Therapy Assistant Associate degree

Job description

Summary:Performs rehabilitative patient treatments as planned, directed and supervised by a physical therapist. Provides objective data describing patient progress.Assists manager/supervisor with clinical and operational issues. Works with manager to improve processes and utilization of rehab services.

Position Responsibilities:

• Consults with medical, ancillary professionals and other team members/supervisors to provide optimum quality patient care and effective operations.
• Provides physical therapy interventions consistent with the plan of care and continuously provides input and direct feedback to the physical therapist relative to the patient’s treatment and status.
• Maintains and completes patient records, reports and all written documentation effectively and in a timely manner, in accordance with regulatory and department guidelines.
• Effectively utilizes aides and other support staff as appropriate.
• Effectively communicates with patient and/or family/significant other in providing education and literature in accordance with the patient’s age, physical condition and cultural needs.

Required Education:Minimum of Physical Therapy Assistant Associate degree from a program accredited by the APTA.

Training/Certifications/Licensure:Current licensure in the State of New Jersey.CPR certification.#RD_P1