Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) PRN

Memorial Physician Practices; Passaic (NJ); On-site; USD 48,216 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance

Loan assistance

401(k) retirement with company match

Job summary

Lifepoint Rehabilitation's Kindred Hospital East New Jersey unit is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA) for PRN coverage. Under supervision of a Physical Therapist, you will provide PT services to patients aiming to develop, recover and maintain mobility and function.

Essential functions include implementing the treatment plan, monitoring responses, documenting progress, educating patients and families, and assisting with discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's degree required.
• Graduate of a program in discipline required.

Responsibilities

• Implements treatment plan developed by supervising therapists using appropriate modalities.
• Monitors patient's responses to the treatment plan and communicates progress.
• Documents services provided and patient response/progress; educates patient and family about deficits.
• Assists with patient discharge planning and provides information on adaptive equipment and community resources.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Minimal supervision

Education

Associate's degree Required

Graduate of a Program in Discipline Required

Job description

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA)-PRN

Hourly Rate: $35.00-$38.00

Who we are:

Kindred Hospital East New Jersey is a long-term acute care hospital offering the same in depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. We are located close to transit bus and train lines and major highways, including I-95, and Garden State Parkway NJ-3 and NJ-21.

How you'll contribute

Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, provides physical therapy services to patients needing to develop, recover and maintain physical mobility/function.

Essential Functions

• Implement treatment plan developed by supervising therapists using appropriate modalities.
• Seeks consultation as necessary.
  Monitors patient's responses to the treatment plan.
• Regularly communicates patient progress and possible goal revisions to the physical therapist.
  Documents services provided and patient response/progress.
  Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.
  Assists with patient discharge planning.
• Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and community support programs.

Additional Information

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Education: Associate's degree Required;
• Graduate of a Program in Discipline Required

Licenses and Certifications:

Physical Therapy Assistant in the state of NJ
Basic Life Support (BLS)

Why join us...

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

EEOC Statement

"Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.