Travel Physical Therapist Assistant - Skilled

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Westfield (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401(k)

Life insurance

Continuing education

Housing options

Referral incentives

Job summary

Black Women's Mental Health Institute is seeking a Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to support patient rehabilitation in a skilled nursing setting. The PTA will assist in implementing treatment plans, guide patients through therapeutic exercises, document progress, and collaborate with the care team to promote mobility and independence.

Ideal candidates have an accredited PTA program graduation, an active NJ PTA license, and BLS certification; skilled nursing experience is recommended.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited PTA program.
• Active New Jersey PTA license (state).
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing treatment plans and therapy exercises.
• Document patient progress and maintain accurate records.
• Collaborate with care team to promote mobility and independence.

Skills

therapy techniques

documentation

teamwork

Education

PTA program grad

Job description

This role is for a Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) supporting patient rehabilitation in a skilled nursing setting.

Responsibilities

• implementing treatment plans developed by Physical Therapists
• assisting patients with therapeutic exercises
• documenting progress
• collaborating with the care team to promote mobility and independence

Qualifications

• graduation from an accredited PTA program
• active New Jersey PTA license
• BLS certification
• skilled nursing experience is recommended

Key Skills

• proficiency in therapy techniques
• documentation
• teamwork

Key Duties

• supporting rehabilitation goals
• ensuring patient safety
• maintaining accurate records

Benefits Offered

• competitive pay
• medical/dental/vision coverage
• 401(k)
• life insurance
• continuing education
• housing options
• referral incentives

Ideal Candidates

Ideal candidates are committed to quality patient care and possess strong communication and collaboration skills.