Physical Therapy Assistant - Per Diem

Jewish Home Family; New Jersey; On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible spending account

401K Retirement plan

Paid time off (vacation, sick,personal

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Jewish Home Family seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to work under a Physical Therapist to help residents regain movement and reduce pain. You will implement and adjust treatment plans, document progress, and collaborate with care teams to support daily restorative care.

Eligible candidates have graduation from an accredited therapy program and a current state PTA license plus CPR certification. Per diem schedule offers flexible hours to support patient needs.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited therapy program.
• Current Physical Therapy Assistant state license.
• CPR certification required.
• Commitment to service orientation and ongoing learning.

Responsibilities

• Works under the direction of the Physical Therapist to plan, implement, or administer restorative programs.
• Assists with implementing treatment plans and monitors patient progress.
• Reports progress and discharge recommendations to supervisors.
• Attends and reports at weekly care plan meetings.
• Observes and records patients' progress and maintains records in EMR.

Skills

Service orientation

Active learning

CPR certified

Education

Graduate of an accredited therapy program

Job description

PER-DIEM

Job Summary

Physical Therapy Assistants work under a physical therapistto help our residents with physical injuries or illness of to regain rangemovement and control pain. Under the PT’s direction and plan of care, the PTAhelps residents who have lost motor function due to accidents, illness or age.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Works under the direction of thePhysical Therapist to plan, implement, or administer programs that restore orenhance performance in individuals with functional impairments.
• AssistsPhysical Therapist with implementing treatment plans.
• Reportsto supervisors on patients' progress and discharge recommendations.
• Attends and reports accurately apatient’s status at weekly UR meeting and interdisciplinary care plan meeting.
• Observes and records patients’progress, response to treatment and limitations and maintains this informationin electronic medical record.
• Completesrequired documentation at point of service.
• Identifiesneed for modification of treatment plan and reports to the Physical Therapist.
• Educatesstaff, family and caregivers as indicated.
• Identifies needs for programdevelopment and implements programs according to company policies andprocedures.
• Coordinates in-services forfacility staff as need is determined, to ensure safe and effective carry overof Restorative Programs and overall call of the residents.
• Takes apatient centered approach to provision of care.
• Carry out all job responsibilitiesin a professional manner at all times, upholding excellence in quality of care.

Qualifications

• Education:Graduate of an accredited therapy program
• Licenses/Certifications:Current Physical Therapy Assistant state license
• Maintainstate and national licensure requirements
• CPRcertified
• Serviceorientation
• Activelearning

Benefits

• Flexible spending account
• 401K Retirement plan
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, holiday)
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance