Physical Therapy Assistant, Outpatient Rehab - (Per Diem)

Jobtome; Mullica Hill (NJ); Sur place; USD 48 000 - 72 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Jobtome currently lists a Physical Therapy Assistant role in New Jersey, Mullica Hill. You will assist the supervising physical therapist, document patient progress, and support clinic operations to optimize rehab services.

The successful candidate will hold an associate degree in PTA from an APTA-accredited program, maintain NJ licensure, and CPR certification. Excellent communication with patients and teamwork with staff are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Physical Therapy Assistant Associate degree from an APTA-accredited program.
• NJ licensure is required and CPR certification is necessary.

Responsabilités

• Consults with medical and team professionals to ensure optimum patient care and efficient operations.
• Delivers PT interventions per plan of care and provides feedback to the supervising PT on patient progress.
• Maintains patient records and documentation in a timely, compliant manner.
• Communicates with patients and families to provide education and support tailored to age and cultural needs.

Connaissances

Patient communication

Documentation

Team collaboration

Aides supervision

Formation

PTA degree

Outils

CPR certification

Description du poste

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