Full time or part time PTA

Physical Therapy Asst

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

$27.05 - $35.15

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Position Overview

Provides physical therapy treatment under the supervision of the physical therapist. Documents all aspects of physical therapy services in a timely and effective manner. Engages in professional development. Carries out projects and assigned ongoing department functions effectively. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Graduation from accredited physical therapy school or education approved by NJ State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners. Licensed as a physical therapist in NJ. Experience: One year experience preferred with patient populations specific to the position including acute adult inpatient, adult outpatient, and pediatric care. Other Credentials: AHA Heartsaver AED, Physical Therapist Asst 2 hours of Stroke related Continuing Education contact hours annually if working in acute care setting. Stroke education is only applicable to those working with patients in the stroke program. Knowledge and Skills: Strong interpersonal skills and cultural competence.

Essential Functions

Implements therapist's treatment plan utilizing appropriate treatment procedures, modalities, exercise programs, and manual techniques. Supports therapists in maintaining coordination of care with physicians, nurses and other providers and team members. Recognizes and responds to changes in the patient's condition. Pursues clear direction from therapist immediately for urgent issues. Pursues appropriate times for discussion of patient issues not in need of urgent attention. Instructs patients, families, and other caregivers to perform therapeutic activities safely and effectively to improve the patient's level of function, achieve treatment goals, and maximize carryover of home instructions. Ensures documentation is timely including submission of attendance/charging records or "billing sheets". Ensures documentation is complete and effective in communicating essential aspects of care, including treatment program, skilled services provided, patient attendance record, and communication with supervising therapist. Ensures documentation of time spent with patient is accurate and clear, and statistical data such as charging, is accurate and documentation of a patient encounter includes date and time. Ensures documentation of data, questionnaires, and surveys measuring patient outcomes is complete as required. Participates in educational opportunities and self-directed learning. Participates in clinical education program for PTA students. Participates in committees, special projects, performance improvement (PI) activities, and assists therapists with presentations to community, including occasional participation in events outside of work hours as needed. Takes responsibility for problems or issues related to patient care or department operations. Attempts to understand various points of view, employs positive problem solving techniques and works toward full resolution. Takes accountability for progress and problem-solving of at least one assigned project or ongoing department function. Maintains clear records associated with the projects such as data collection tools, dates, and times of actions taken as appropriate. Maintains proactive timeliness of project activities. Demonstrates willingness to adapt to changing departmental demands. Shifts among campuses to fulfill patient needs as required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Frequent physical demands include: Standing, Walking, Reaching forward, Wrist position deviation, Pinching/fine motor activities, Talk or Hear. Occasional physical demands include: Sitting, Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders), Carry objects, Push/Pull, Twisting, Bending, Reaching overhead, Squat/kneel/crawl, Keyboard use/repetitive motion. Continuous physical demands include: Lifting Floor to Waist 35 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 25 lbs. Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing. Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Airborne Communicable Disease, Uneven Surfaces or Elevations, Dust/Particulate Matter.

Benefits

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

Medical Plan

Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Healthcare FSA

Dependent Care FSA

Retirement Savings and Investment Plan

Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Disability Benefits Long Term Disability (LTD)

Disability Benefits Short Term Disability (STD)

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter Transit

Commuter Parking

Supplemental Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Spouse

Voluntary Life Employee

Voluntary Life Child

Voluntary Legal Services

Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance

Voluntary Pet Insurance

Paid Time-Off Program

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