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Physical Therapist Assistant - Day, Newton, NJ
Posted: 9/22/2024
Job ID#: 57810
Job Category: Healthcare
Position Type: *W2
Duration: 91
Shift: 1
Established more than 30 years ago, Tender Touch facilitates recovery by providing quality physical, occupational, and speech therapy services. Our commitment is to promote clinical excellence through on-site education, clinical program development, regulatory compliance, and comprehensive rehabilitation management. We provide an all-encompassing rehab solution for SNFs, ALFs, ILFs, hospitals, and patients in home therapy settings across all 50 states. In addition to providing superior functional outcomes to our patients and clients, our unique success with claims and appeals management and optimizing clinically appropriate reimbursement is what sets Tender Touch apart.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in Treatment Planning: Collaborate with physical therapists to develop individualized treatment plans for patients based on their specific needs and goals.
- Implement Treatment Modalities: Administer therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques, and other modalities as prescribed by the physical therapist to help patients improve strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination.
- Provide Hands-on Therapy: Perform massage, stretching, joint mobilization, and other hands-on techniques to alleviate pain, improve circulation, and enhance mobility.
- Monitor Patient Progress: Regularly assess and document patients' progress, adjust treatment plans as necessary, and communicate with the physical therapist about any changes or concerns.
- Educate Patients: Instruct patients and their families on proper techniques for exercises, mobility aids, and home care to support their rehabilitation and prevent future injuries.
- Assist with Equipment and Modalities: Set up and operate therapeutic equipment and modalities, such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and traction, under the guidance of the physical therapist.
- Maintain Documentation: Keep accurate records of patient treatments, progress notes, and other relevant information in accordance with legal and professional standards.
- Ensure Safety and Comfort: Provide a safe and comfortable environment for patients during therapy sessions, including proper positioning, use of assistive devices, and monitoring vital signs as needed.
- Collaborate with Healthcare Team: Work closely with other healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and speech therapists, to coordinate patient care and achieve optimal outcomes.
- Adhere to Ethical Standards: Uphold ethical and legal guidelines in the practice of physical therapy, including patient confidentiality, informed consent, and respect for individual rights and dignity.
Must have 1 year professional SNF experience
Qualifications:
- Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
- Current licensure or certification as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of practice.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Physical stamina and dexterity to perform therapeutic techniques and assist patients with mobility.
- Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and therapeutic principles related to physical therapy practice.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and continuing education.
Note: The specific duties and qualifications may vary depending on the setting (e.g., outpatient clinic, hospital, nursing home) and the state or country in which the Physical Therapist Assistant is practicing. Additionally, PTAs must adhere to the regulations and guidelines established by professional organizations and regulatory bodies, such as the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) in the United States.
Shift: Day
Start: 8:30 AM
End: 4:30 PM
Meal: 30
Class: PTA
Pay Package:
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