Pines Village, a Continuing Care Community in Whiting, NJ, is looking for a talented and motivated Physical Therapy Assistant to join our rehab team servicing our residents in our Skilled and Assisted living communities. Working under the leadership of an experienced and qualified physical therapist leader, this person will be an integral part of the care team of our residents.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Physical Therapist Assistant provides physical therapy treatments to patients to facilitate increased independence and functioning under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist. A Actibe NJ Physical Therapy Assistant License is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Attends and contributes to patient care, staffing conferences and other required meetings as a representative of physical therapy, under the direction of the physical therapist.
2. Responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of rehab services; adherence to an established plan of care, department and patient(s)' schedule, and timely documentation of services.
3. Works with other members of the rehabilitation team to implement programs and activities consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient.
4. Acts as an assistant to the Physical Therapist when the Physical Therapist is performing tests, evaluations, and complex procedures.
5. Instructs patients, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the physical therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Physical Therapist.
6. Maintains appropriate and timely documentation for all patients treated.
7. Cleans, maintains, identifies, and reports the need for repair of equipment, as necessary.
8. Puts Patient Service First: Ensures that patients and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights.
9. Implements a patient's individualized treatment plan as established by the primary Physical Therapist.
10. Provides individualized physical therapy treatments including but not limited to:

• Therapeutic exercise including aerobic capacity conditioning, balance coordination, agility training, body mechanics and postural stabilization, flexibility exercises, gait and locomotion training, neuromotor development training, relaxation, strength, power, and endurance training
• Functional training
• Manual therapy
• Airway clearance techniques
• Integumentary repair and protection
• Use of electrotherapeutic, physical agent and mechanical modalities

11. Organizes and facilitates treatment groups in collaboration with the physical therapist.
12. Performs other related duties as required.

We offer:

• Excellent Starting rate of between $32-$36 per hour based on experience
• Comprehensive benefit package including:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Generous PTO package
• 401(K) with generous match after 1000 hours and 1 year

Apply today and help our residents experience Active Living.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32.00 - $36.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location

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