Physical Therapist Assistant

About the Role

As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will work directly under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to provide physical therapy services to residents in our dynamic nursing facility. Our facility offers a range of specialties, including Ventilator Care, Dementia with Behavioral Disturbances, Long-Term Care Dementia programming, and short-term skilled rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing care.

• Assisting Physical Therapists with patient evaluations, treatment plans, and progress reports
• Implementing physical therapy treatment plans, including exercises, modalities, and other interventions
• Providing manual therapy techniques, such as massage and soft tissue mobilization
• Conducting patient assessments and identifying areas of improvement
• Maintaining accurate and detailed patient records
• Participating in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care and progress

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
• New Jersey Physical Therapist Assistant licensure
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lift and transfer patients as needed

Schedule

Per diem