Physical Therapist Assistant; PTA In House; PT or Consistent PRN

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) In House (FT/PT or Consistent PRN)

Location:

Paterson, NJ

To assist in planning, organizing, developing, and directing Physical Therapy services in accordance with federal, state, and local standards, ensuring high quality resident care.

• Provide physical therapy services to residents under the direct supervision of the Physical Therapist.
• Conduct resident screenings at regular intervals to determine need for intervention or treatment.
• Identify indications for evaluations at appropriate intervals and assist in the evaluation under the direction of the Physical Therapist.
• Assist the Physical Therapist in identifying a target list, including short-term and long-term goals and a treatment plan.
• Conduct both individual and group treatment as assigned by the Physical Therapist and outlined in the treatment plan.
• Assist in selecting physical therapy techniques, media, and in sequencing activities, adapting as indicated by resident performance and in consultation with the Physical Therapist.
• Monitor residents’ response to intervention and consult with the Physical Therapist if modification is indicated.
• Assist in establishing and modifying individual resident schedules in conjunction with the Physical Therapist and other team members.
• Adhere to department and resident schedule, modifying as appropriate for treatment regimen.
• Train residents, families, and staff in using equipment or application of therapy techniques.
• Participate in resident, family, and staff education.
• Consistently demonstrate sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation, and follow-up of resident therapy programs.
• Report to work on time and coordinate schedule to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency during assigned shift.
• Assist with and participate in the Quality Assurance Program as required.
• Complete compliant and medically necessary documentation in Net Health EMR systems.

• Associate's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Active Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state(s) of practice.
• Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain licensure and certification.

• Competitive pay rates.
• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage.
• Growth opportunities from within.
• Benefits based on Full Time Status.

Base pay: $35.00/hr - $40.00/hr

Full Time, Part Time or PRN