Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Paramount Care Centers; Voorhees Township (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Same Day Pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Overtime Available

Thankful Thursday

Job summary

Echelon is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our care team. The role involves implementing therapy plans under supervision, documenting progress, and supporting residents to maintain or improve function in daily activities.

We offer flexible scheduling (full-time, part-time, per diem) with competitive $40 per hour rate and $43 per hour per diem, plus benefits such as medical/dental/vision, 401K, PTO and holiday pay.

Responsibilities

• Follow physicians' orders and directions of the Physical Therapist.
• Provide treatment to maintain or improve resident function.
• Apply preventative care and adaptive equipment to prevent decline.
• Educate residents or caregivers to support function.
• Keep timely resident reports for regulators and payers.
• Use adaptive equipment and preventative measures to maintain function.
• Observe infection control procedures.
• Ensure resident safety under supervision.
• Collaborate with residents, families, staff, and providers.
• Follow Residents' Rights policies.
• Maintain a positive, caring attitude toward residents.
• Perform duties timely and professionally.
• Complete other related duties as directed by supervisor.

Job description

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Rate: $40 Per Hour

Per Diem Rate: $43 Per Hour

Schedule Options:

Full time, Part Time, and Per Diem Flexible

BENEFITS:

• Same Day Pay!!
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401K
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Overtime Available
• Weekly Employee Appreciation Event- “Thankful Thursday”

About us:

Echelon 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