Physical Therapy Assistant, PTA, Per diem Outpatient

Virtua Health•Lippincott - 303 Lippincott Drive, CO

1d•$38•Onsite

About The Position

Virtua Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation is hiring Full-Time and Per Diem Physical Therapy Assistants across our 30 outpatient locations in South Jersey. Whether you're just starting your career or looking for your next opportunity, Virtua offers the support, flexibility, and growth opportunities to help you succeed. You'll be part of a team of 200+ rehab professionals who are passionate about delivering exceptional care and helping each other grow. At Virtua, you'll have the chance to build the career you want while helping patients get back to doing what they love.

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

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.
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.