Rehab PTA - Full Time

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The Physical Therapist Assistant will help Physical Therapists provide physical therapy treatments and procedures. The Physical Therapist Assistant may, in accordance with state laws, assist in the development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, document the progress of treatment, and modify specific treatments in accordance with patient status and within the scope of treatment plans established by a physical therapist.

BENEFITS: 401(k) profit sharing retirement plan, Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, Disability insurance, Employee assistance program, Flexible spending account, Health savings account, Life insurance, Paid time off, Parental leave, Legal & Pet Insurance

MEDICAL SPECIALTY: Orthopedics, Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine, Podiatry, and Sports Medicine

Key Responsibilities

Instructs, motivates, safeguards, and assists patients as they practice exercises or functional activities. Observes patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on their responses and progress and provides results to the physical therapist in person or through progress notes

Confers with physical therapy staff and others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment. Communicates with and instructs caregivers and family members on patient therapeutic activities and treatment plans

Transports patients to and from treatment areas, lifting and transferring them according to positioning requirements. Secures patients into or onto therapy equipment

Administers active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, aquatic physical therapy, and heat, light, sound, and electrical modality treatments such as ultrasound

Measures patients’ range-of-joint motion, body parts, and vital signs to determine effects of treatments or for patient evaluations

Monitors operation of equipment and records use of equipment and administration of treatment

Fits patients for orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices such as crutches

Shared Duties/Other

Maintains detailed knowledge of practice management and other computer software as it relates to job functions

Maintains and respect the confidentiality of patient information in accordance with company policy & procedure, and HIPAA & compliance guidelines

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of standing and walking

Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring patients

Frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching

Attends regular staff meetings and continuing education sessions as requested

Presents professional image in manner, appearance, motivation and work habits

Regular attendance is required

Performs other duties as assigned

Academic/Technical Qualifications

Associate’s degree or certification from a physical therapy program that included course study in anatomy and physiology, and clinical experience REQUIRED

Industry Experience

Minimum of 1 year’s experience in a physician group practice

Good analytical skills and an affinity for detail

Knowledge of HIPPA & OSHA guidelines

Working knowledge of medical practice management systems and electronic medical records

Understanding of physical therapy and medical terminology and basic knowledge of computers is mandatory

Communication Skills

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills

Ability to work well with physicians, employees, patients, and others

A committed and result-driven attitude to work as a high ethical and professional standard.

Unquestionable commitment to confidentiality, quality customer service and professionalism.

OrthoNJ, LLC is required by New Jersey law to include the salary range for this role. The hiring range for this role is $58k-$83k annually. The range for this role is typically determined by several factors, including the geography in which the selected candidate will be working, and alignment with qualifications and experience. Certain roles may also be eligible for additional compensation (bonus, etc.) and/or benefits. In addition, full-time employees are eligible for standard benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental, vison and retirement plan.

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