Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

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Job Title : Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Facility type : LTC / SNF

Location : Jersey Shore, PA 17740

Duration : 13 Weeks contract with possible extension

Shift Timings : 8 : 00am - 4 : 30pm

Pay rate : $42 / hr on W2

Pay Period : Weekly

JOB DESCRIPTION :

• To apply physical therapy assistant procedures and modalities to patients to assist patients to achieve functional goals under the direction of qualified physical therapists.
• To follow established procedures pertaining to maintenance, adjustment, assembly and disassembly of physical therapy equipment.
• To perform procedures related to patient treatment and documentation in medical records.
• To assist with transfer of patients related to therapeutic exercise and physical therapy procedures, and to be responsible for the safety and care of patients assigned by a physical therapist or medical staff.
• The patient population includes a combination of physical disabilities, ventilator dependent, and those with mental health diagnoses.
• Come explore this opportunity to work with a dynamic multidisciplinary team.