PRN Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Continuum-Healthcar; Galloway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Continuum-Healthcar is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to support resident rehabilitation plans within the center. You will collaborate with the supervising therapist, document care, and meet all center, state, federal, and accreditation standards.

Per diem scheduling allows flexible coverage across shifts. The ideal candidate holds an associate degree in physical therapy or occupational therapy and active licensure in the designated state.

Qualifications

• Licensed or certified as Physical Therapist Assistant in the designated state.
• Experience or knowledge in geriatrics and older adult rehabilitation preferred.
• Familiarity with governmental/regulatory guidelines in healthcare settings.
• Current state licensure as a PTA or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident rehabilitation care per plan of care and standards.
• Collaborate with supervising therapist and communicate patient status.
• Complete necessary documentation and meet regulatory requirements.
• Provide feedback to therapists and rehabilitation leadership.
• Participate in center processes and in-service trainings.
• Support marketing efforts as directed and may travel to other facilities.

Skills

Licensed PTA

Older adult rehab

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Associate degree in Physical or Occupational Therapy

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA

Per Diem

Physical Therapist Assistant ( PTA ) POSITION SUMMARY

A licensed/certified therapy assistant overall responsibility is to assist and support the plan of treatment for each resident/resident assigned. The assistant is an active participant in the center and an integral part of the interdisciplinary team.

Physical Therapist Assistant ( PTA ) Education

Graduate of an accredited college or university with minimally an associate’s degree in physical therapy or occupational therapy. Assistant is licensed or equivalent certification accepted by the designated professional accrediting body

Physical Therapist Assistant ( PTA ) Professional Experience

• Actively licensed/certified assistant in assigned state(s) of employment as a Physical Therapy Assistant or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. Prefer-experience/knowledge in older adult rehabilitation.
• Prefer knowledge in governmental and regulatory guidelines in designated healthcare settings.
• Physical Therapist Assistant ( PTA ) Licensure: Current state licensure in respective discipline

Physical Therapist Assistant ( PTA ) ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides resident/resident rehabilitation care within all general accepted practice methods, meeting all center, state, federal, and accrediting standards as directed by the therapists’ plan of care.
• Works closely with the supervising therapist to communicate resident/resident condition and responses to ensure quality effective outcomes.
• Performs the necessary documentation as indicated and directed.
• Provides feedback to the therapist and Director of Rehabilitation on all clinical and rehabilitation issues.
• Participates in all center directed processes and services.
• Shows effective management of treatment and non-treatment related activities.
• Performs necessary documentation to meet center, state, federal, and accrediting agency requirements.
• Assists with marketing efforts as directed.
• Participates in in-service training programs as requested.
• May travel to other facilities to provide treatments.
• Performs other duties as required.