Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Kessler Rehabilitation Center•Monroe Township, NJ

10d•$34 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

Kessler Rehabilitation Center is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant in Monroe, New Jersey, for 40 hours per week. The role provides patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist, in accordance with the State Practice Act. The assistant uses their training and education to help carry out prescribed treatment programs and implements high-quality physical therapy services for patients, caregivers, and facilities in accordance with physical therapy practices and Select Medical policies and procedures. The position also involves developing treatment plans, supervising assistants and aides, contributing to case management, and providing quality patient care. The Physical Therapist Assistant maintains positive interactions with facilities and clients and helps strengthen client relationships with facilities and their staff. Compensation is $34–$44 per hour.

Requirements

Valid state license, registration, or certification as a Physical Therapist Assistant, as applicable, following graduation from an approved Physical Therapist Assistant curriculum and passing the national examination certified by CAPTE.
State license and/or certification must be valid in the state where the individual will practice.
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Ability to frequently lift patients using biomedical techniques and to lift 50 pounds independently.
Ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during a workday or shift.
Sufficient near and distant visual acuity to maintain accurate records, recognize people, and understand written directions.
Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions.
Ability to push wheeled equipment throughout the facility.
Fine motor skills adequate for scheduling and preparing patients, equipment, and supplies for treatment.
Ability to participate in sustained activities for many hours in accordance with state labor laws.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist, as mandated by the State Practice Act.
Assist the physical therapist in carrying out prescribed treatment programs.
Implement high-quality physical therapy services for patients, caregivers, and facilities with minimal supervision, following applicable practices and company policies and procedures.
Develop treatment plans, supervise assistants and aides, contribute to case management, and provide quality patient care.
Maintain positive interactions with facilities and clients and enhance client relations with facilities and their staff.