Physical Therapy Assistant, PTA - Outpatient Rehab - (Per Diem)

Virtua; New Jersey; On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in New Jersey is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to perform rehabilitative treatments under the supervision of a physical therapist. The role involves maintaining patient records, consulting with healthcare professionals, and providing education to patients and their families.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Physical Therapy Assistant Associate degree from a program accredited by the APTA.

Responsibilities

• Consults with medical professionals to provide optimum patient care.
• Maintains and completes patient records and documentation.
• Effectively communicates with patients and families.

Education

Physical Therapy Assistant Associate degree

Job description

Summary:

Performs rehabilitative patient treatments as planned, directed and supervised by a physical therapist. Provides objective data describing patient progress.

Assists manager/supervisor with clinical and operational issues. Works with manager to improve processes and utilization of rehab services.

Position Responsibilities:

• Consults with medical, ancillary professionals and other team members/supervisors to provide optimum quality patient care and effective operations.

• Provides physical therapy interventions consistent with the plan of care and continuously provides input and direct feedback to the physical therapist relative to the patient’s treatment and status.

• Maintains and completes patient records, reports and all written documentation effectively and in a timely manner, in accordance with regulatory and department guidelines.

• Effectively utilizes aides and other support staff as appropriate.

• Effectively communicates with patient and/or family/significant other in providing education and literature in accordance with the patient’s age, physical condition and cultural needs.

Required Education:

Minimum of Physical Therapy Assistant Associate degree from a program accredited by the APTA.

Training/Certifications/Licensure:

Current licensure in the State of New Jersey.

CPR certification.