Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Outpatient Rehab - Full Time (40hrs/week), Voorhees

Virtua Health • Jacksboro, TN

1d • $29 - $45 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• 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
• optional long-term disability
• colleague and dependent life insurance
• supplemental life and AD&D insurance
• tuition assistance
• employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree