Physical Therapy Assistant, PTA, Per diem Outpatient

Virtua Health; Marlton (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

PSLF eligibility

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Virtua Health is hiring Full-Time and Per Diem Physical Therapy Assistants across our 30 outpatient locations in South Jersey. You will join a team of 200+ rehab professionals delivering exceptional care and growing professionally.

Requirements include an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Associate degree and current New Jersey licensure, with CPR certification. The role offers competitive hourly pay, benefits, and opportunities across outpatient, acute care, and school-based settings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Physical Therapy Assistant Associate degree from a program accredited by the APTA.
• Current licensure in the State of New Jersey.
• CPR certification.

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.

Education

Physical Therapy Assistant Associate degree

Job description

Job Description

Physical Therapy Assistants: Love Where You Work. Grow Where You're Supported. Virtua Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation is hiring Full-Time and Per Diem Physical Therapy Assistants across our 30 outpatient locations in South Jersey.

Whether you're just starting your career or looking for your next opportunity, Virtua offers the support, flexibility, and growth opportunities to help you succeed. You'll be part of a team of 200+ rehab professionals who are passionate about delivering exceptional care and helping each other grow.

Why PTs Choose Virtua

• Career growth through education, specialty training, mentorship, and promotion opportunities
• Flexible scheduling and a healthy work-life balance
• Competitive benefits, sign-on bonus opportunities, and PSLF eligibility
• A collaborative, team-first culture where your voice is heard
• Opportunities to explore different settings, including outpatient, acute care, home care, Hospital at Home, Early Intervention, and school-based programs

At Virtua, you'll have the chance to build the career you want while helping patients get back to doing what they love.

Come grow with us. Explore Physical Therapy opportunities at Virtua today.

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.

Salary: $37.50 - $37.50 Hourly

Benefits

• Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.