Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Kessler Rehabilitation Center•Mendham, NJ

6d•$30 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

Kessler Rehabilitation Center is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant for its outpatient setting in Mendham, New Jersey. The assistant provides patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist and assists in carrying out prescribed treatment programs. The role involves implementing physical therapy services for patients, caregivers, and facilities in accordance with physical therapy practices and Select Medical policies and procedures. Compensation is $30–$44 per hour, depending on years of experience, with a sign-on bonus of up to $8,000.

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 lift patients using biomedical techniques frequently during a workday or shift and to lift 50 pounds alone.
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 sufficient to schedule and prepare 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 using relevant training and education.
Implement high-quality physical therapy services for patients, caregivers, and facilities with minimal supervision, following physical therapy practices and Select Medical 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.