Physical Therapy Assistant

Physical Therapist Assistant

Req #:

Category:
Rehabilitation

Status:
Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility:
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Department:
Physical Therapy

Pay Range: $36.00 - $41.79 per hour

Location:

201 LYONS AVENUE, NEWARK, NJ

As directed by the Physical Therapist implements Physical therapy treatment in coordination with the multidisciplinary team.

• Minimum Required Qualifications:
  
  AAS Physical Therapy
• Temporary licensure or current NJ Licensure
• Successful completion of all orientation programs
• BLS certification within ninety days of hire to the department

• Preferred Qualifications APTA Member CI Certification by APTA

• N/A

• Full-Time
• Day

• Treats inpatients and outpatients to meet the established Standard of Care
• Educates internal and external customers
• Directly supervises the work of physical therapist assistants students as well as keep the supervisor and managers informed of progress
• Collaborates scheduling of inpatient and outpatient caseload in conjunction with Supervisor
• Makes recommendations for services outside of the discipline
• Records statistical information for the department in a timely manner
• Supervises technicians, aides and volunteers.
• Participates in the interdisciplinary patient/member teaching process
• Demonstrates the ability to identify patient/member's educational needs
• Organizes, and implements outcome tools into professional practice when applicable
• Keeps up to date and accurate medical records
• Demonstrates compliance and timeliness in outpatient and / or inpatient billing
• Maintains an open channel of communication among members of the interdisciplinary team involved in patient care including non-clinical support staff

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

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