Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

FT and PD positions available

Alaris Health at The Chateau – North & South Pavilion, a 251 bed-skilled nursing facility in Rochelle Park, NJ, seeks a physical therapist assistant PTA to implement physical therapy programs and provide treatments to residents to facilitate increased independence and functioning under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.

Additional responsibilities include:

• implementing residents’ individualized treatment plans as defined by the primary physical therapist
• providing individualized physical therapy treatments that include modalities and exercises
• instructing residents, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the physical therapy treatment program under the supervision of the physical therapist
• collaborating with other members of the rehabilitation team to develop programs and activities consistent with the needs and capabilities of each resident
• maintaining appropriate and timely resident and non-resident documentation for all residents treated

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program certified by the American Physical Therapy Association
• Licensed as required by the state of New Jersey
• Strong organizational, communication and time management skills

• PTO
• Health and Dental Insurance
• 401
• Seminar/CEU Reimbursement