Physical Therapy Assistant, Outpatient Rehab (Per Diem)

At Virtua Health we exist for one reason to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether thats wellness and prevention experienced specialists life-changing care or something in-between we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community.

If you live or work in South Jersey exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14000 colleagues including over 2850 skilled and compassionate doctors physician assistants and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies treatments and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report weve received multiple awards for quality safety and outstanding work environment.

In addition to five hospitals seven emergency departments seven urgent care centers and more than 280 other locations were committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program telehealth home health rehabilitation mobile screenings paramedic programs and convenient online scheduling. Were also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences and the Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location :

Lumberton - 205 Madison Ave

Remote Type : On-Site

Employment Type : Employee

Employment Classification :

Per Diem

Time Type : Part time

Work Shift :

1st Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours :

Additional Locations :

Job Information :

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 patients 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 patients 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.

CPR certification.

Hourly Rate : $37.00

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues including but not limited to : medical / prescription dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws short-term disability and optional long-term disability colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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Key Skills

Patient Care,Anatomy Knowledge,Physiology Knowledge,Medical office experience,Office Experience,Patient Assessment,Pediatrics Experience,Home Care,Front Desk,Teaching,Heavy Lifting,Patient Service Experience

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1