Physical Therapist Assistant

Position Summary

To assist the Physical Therapist in administering physical therapy treatments to established standards of physical therapy, physician’s referral, and physical therapy plan of care.

Primary Position Responsibilities

1. Performs and modifies or updates patient treatment programs with Physical Therapist direction to maximize patient outcomes.

2. Documents information to assure continuity of care and maximize reimbursement.

3. Maintains schedule to attain productivity standards.

4. Maintains familiarity with duties of and provides supervision to PTA students, various levels of support personnel, and volunteers.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Required:

Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapy

Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):

Required:

None

License, Registry or Certification:

Required:

Current New Jersey license as PTA. Graduate of certified PTA program.

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:

Required:

None

Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings.

The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant’s hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).