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

401K

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Overtime Available

Full Time

Same Day Pay

Refer a friend Bonus

Weekly Employee Appreciation Event- "(

Monthly Gift Giveaways

Job summary

Alameda Center For Rehabilitation & Healthcare in Perth Amboy, NJ is seeking a dedicated staff member to treat and document care for residents under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, contributing to an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include following physician orders, providing treatments to help residents maintain or regain function, educating residents and caregivers, keeping timely reports, observing infection control, and collaborating with staff 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 regain function within physical abilities
• Provide preventative measures and adaptive equipment to prevent decline
• Educate residents or caregivers to maintain or attain highest function
• Maintain timely and accurate resident reports for regulators and payers
• Observe infection control procedures
• Ensure resident safety under supervision
• Collaborate with residents, staff, physicians and providers
• Follow Residents' Rights policies
• Remain positive and caring and act in residents' best interests
• Perform duties effectively, timely and professionally
• Perform other related duties as directed by supervisor

Skills

Rate handling

Team collaboration

Infection control

Job description

Schedule Options

Full time, Part Time, and Per Diem Flexible

Rate

$38-$40

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!!

• 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

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