Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Alameda Center For Rehabilitation & Healthcare; Perth Amboy (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Overtime

Same Day Pay

Refer a friend Bonus

Weekly Appreciation Event

Gift Giveaways

Attendance Program

Job summary

Alameda Center For Rehabilitation & Healthcare in New Jersey is seeking a dedicated aide to treat and document care for residents who cannot perform at an independent level due to disease, under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. You will participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and collaborate with staff to support resident goals.

Duties include following physicians' orders, providing treatment to maintain or improve function, educating residents or caregivers, maintaining timely

Responsibilities

• Follow physicians' orders for resident care and supervise by a Physical Therapist
• Provide treatment to maintain or attain the highest level of function within abilities
• Educate residents or caregivers to support function
• Maintain timely resident reports as required by regulatory agencies
• Observe infection control procedures
• Be responsible for resident safety under supervision
• Collaborate with residents, families and staff

Job description

• Weekly Employee Appreciation Event- "Thankful Thursday"
• Monthly Gift Giveaways!!

Rate: $38-$40

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 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!!
• Exciting Attendance Program!!

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