Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Alameda Center For Rehabilitation & Healthcare; Perth Amboy (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Overtime Available

Full Time

Same Day Pay

Refer a friend Bonus

Weekly Employee Appreciation Event- “D

Job summary

Alameda Center For Rehabilitation & Healthcare is seeking caregivers to support residents under a Physical Therapist's supervision. The role covers treatment, documentation, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team in a compassionate, team-focused setting.

The facility offers flexible schedule options: Full-time, Part-time, and Per Diem, with hourly rates of $40 for standard hours and $43 for per diem. Training and supportive leadership are emphasized to ensure high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Follow physicians' orders for resident care and directions of the Physical Therapist
• Provide treatment to help residents maintain or attain highest possible function
• Provide adaptive equipment and preventive measures to prevent decline in residents' functions
• Educate residents or caregivers to help maintain function
• Maintain timely resident reports per regulatory and payer requirements

Job description

Schedule Options:

Full time, Part Time, and Per Diem Flexible

Benefits:

• 401K
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Overtime Available
• Full Time
• Same Day Pay!!
• Refer a friend Bonus!!
• Weekly Employee Appreciation Event- “Thankful Thursday”
• Monthly Gift Giveaways!!

Rate: $40 Per Hour

Per Diem Rate: $43 Per Hour

About us:

Alameda Center is committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care in a supportive, team-focused environment. We believe great care starts with great people, which is why we invest in our employees through accessible leadership, recognition programs, and the resources they need to succeed.

If you're looking for a workplace where you'll be valued, supported, and able to make a meaningful difference every day, we'd love to have you on our team.

The purpose of this position is to treat and document care for residents with impaired ability to perform at an independent level due to disease process, under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, participate in the interdisciplinary team meetings as required

DUTIES:

• Follow physicians' orders for resident care and follow directions of the Physical Therapist
• Provide appropriate treatment to help residents maintain or attain the highest level of function possible within the confines of his/her physical abilities
• Provide appropriate treatment, preventative measures and adaptive equipment to prevent decline in residents' functions
• Provide appropriate resident or caregiver education to help residents maintain or attain the highest level of function possible within the confines of his/her physical abilities
• Maintain timely and accurate resident reports as required by federal, state and local regulatory agencies and third-party payers
• Provide adaptive equipment and preventative measures to prevent decline in residents' functions
• Observe infection control procedures
• Be responsible for the safety of residents under his/her supervision
• Consistently work cooperatively with residents, residents' representatives, facility staff, physicians, consultants and ancillary service providers
• Follow all facility Residents' Rights policies
• Remain positive and caring and act in the best interests of our residents
• Perform all duties assigned in an effective, timely and professional manner
• Perform other related duties as directed by the supervisor