Physical Therapy Assistant, Outpatient Rehab - (Per Diem)

Virtua; Mullica Hill (NJ); On-site; USD 44,083 - 59,236; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua in Mullica Hill is seeking a Part-time Physical Therapy Assistant to provide rehabilitative care under the supervision of a physical therapist.

The position is on-site at 215 N Main Street, Unit B, and classified as Per Diem with Time Type: Part time. The role includes collaboration with the care team, accurate documentation, and patient education in line with the plan of care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with medical staff to provide high-quality patient care and efficient operations.
• Delivers physical therapy interventions per the plan of care and provides feedback to the supervising PT.
• Maintains patient records, reports and documentation in a timely and compliant manner.
• Uses aides and support staff effectively and coordinates care as needed.
• Educates patients and families considering age, condition and cultural needs.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient education

Documentation

Education

Physical Therapy Assistant Associate degree

Job description

Overview

Location: Mullica Hill - 215 N Main Street, Unit B. Remote Type: On-Site. Employment Type: Employee. Employment Classification: Per Diem. Time Type: Part time. Work Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America). Total Weekly Hours: 0.

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

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.

Benefits

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including 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, life insurance options and AD&D; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

Hourly Rate: $37.50