Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Job at Brookhaven Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare, East Orange, NJ

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  • Brookhaven Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare
  • East Orange, NJ

Job Description

Rate: $38 Per Hour

BENEFITS:

  • Same Day Pay!!
  • Refer a friend Bonus!!
  • Weekly Employee Appreciation Event- “Thankful Thursday”
  • Monthly Gift Giveaways!!
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 401K
  • Holiday Pay
  • Paid Time Off
  • Overtime Available
  • Full Time/ Part Time and Per Diem

ABOUT US:

At Brookhaven we are big believers in making coming to work a positive experience and that is why we invest in and give back to our staff. From our weekly “Thankful Thursday” Program to our Monthly Gift Giveaways and various other programs we run there is always something exciting going on.

Join Our team today and have an experience like never before!!

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Physical Therapist Assistant implements physical therapy programs and provides physical therapy treatments to residents to facilitate increased independence and functioning under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1 Implements resident’s individualized treatment plan as defined by the primary Physical Therapist;

2 Provides individualized physical therapy treatments including modalities and exercises;

3 Acts as an assistant to the Physical Therapist when the Physical Therapist is performing tests, evaluations, and complex procedures;

4 Organizes and facilitates treatment groups in consultation with the physical therapist;

5 Instructs residents, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the physical therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Physical Therapist;

6 Works with other members of the rehabilitation team to develop programs and activities consistent with the needs and capabilities of each resident;

7 Maintains appropriate and timely resident and non-resident documentation for all residents treated;

8 Attends and contributes to resident care, staffing and other required meetings as a representative of physical therapy, under the direction of the physical therapist;

9 Cleans, maintains, identifies, and reports the need for repair of equipment, as necessary;

10 Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere that recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

1 Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program certified by the American Physical Therapy Association.

2 Licensed as required by the State.

JOB SKILLS:

1 Good organizational skills and time management skills.

2 Good verbal and written communication skills.

PERFORMS RELATED DUTIES:

1 Interacts with residents, families, visitors and employees.

2 Carries out other tasks as requested in situations where hands-on intervention/participation may be required.

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Daily paid, Full time, Part time,

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