Physical Therapy Assistant, Outpatient Rehab - Per Diem

Virtua Health; Lumberton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 46,838 - 56,481; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/prescription, dental andVision

Health savings accounts

403(b)

Paid time off & paid sick leave

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Health is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to support rehabilitative treatments under a licensed physical therapist. You will assist with plan-of-care execution and monitor patient progress, documenting outcomes accurately.

The role requires an accredited PTA associate degree and current New Jersey licensure, plus CPR certification. You will collaborate with the care team to deliver high-quality rehabilitation services and ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Consults with medical, ancillary professionals and other team members to provide optimum patient care and effective operations.
• Provides physical therapy interventions per the plan of care and provides feedback on patient status.
• Maintains and completes patient records, reports and documentation according to guidelines.
• Utilizes aides and support staff effectively.
• Communicates with patient and family, providing education and materials appropriate to age, condition and culture.

Skills

Team collaboration

Patient education

Communication

Education

Physical Therapy Assistant degree

Job description

Summary Performs rehabilitative patient treatments as planned, directed and supervised by a physical therapist. Provides objective data describing patient progress.

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.

Salary: $37.50 - $37.50 Hourly

Benefits:

• medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance
• health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement)
• paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance
• tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions

Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.