Physical Therapist Assistant, Acute Care - Part Time (20hrs/week), Voorhees

Location: Voorhees - 100 Bowman Drive

Remote Type: On-Site

Employment Type: Employee

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 physical therapy interventions consistent with the plan of care and continuously provides input and direct feedback to the physical therapist relative to the patient's treatment and 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 communicates with patient and/or family/significant other in providing education and literature in accordance with the patient's 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

Rate: $28.63 - $44.54 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant's experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. 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.