Physical Therapy Assistant, Outpatient Rehab - (Per Diem) (MULLICA HILL)

If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly.

Summary:

Performs rehabilitative patient treatments as planned, directed and supervised by a physical therapist. Provides objective data describing patient progress.

Assists manager/supervisor with clinical and operational issues. Works with manager to improve processes and utilization of rehab services.

Position Responsibilities:

• Consults with medical, ancillary professionals and other team members/supervisors to provide optimum quality patient care and effective operations.

• Provides physical therapy interventions consistent with the plan of care and continuously provides input and direct feedback to the physical therapist relative to the patient's treatment and status.

• Maintains and completes patient records, reports and all written documentation effectively and in a timely manner, in accordance with regulatory and department guidelines.

• Effectively utilizes aides and other support staff as appropriate.

• Effectively communicates with patient and/or family/significant other in providing education and literature in accordance with the patient's age, physical condition and cultural needs.

Required Education:

Minimum of Physical Therapy Assistant Associate degree from a program accredited by the APTA.

Training/Certifications/Licensure:

Current licensure in the State of New Jersey. xhyhwjd

CPR certification.

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