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Virtua Health

Physical Therapy Assistant, Outpatient Rehab - Per Diem

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Lumberton, NJ (Onsite)

Last Updated: 4 hours ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 10/16/2026

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What they do

A Physical Therapy Assistant assists physical therapists to help patients with disabling injuries or conditions improve their range of motion and manage their pain. Helps patients learn exercises and teaches them to use therapeutic equipment. Works in the office of a physical therapist or in a healthcare facility.

$65,174 / year median in New Jersey

+23% projected growth

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Job Description

Job ID:

R1062759

Type:

Per Diem Location:

Lumberton, New Jersey Standard Hours:

Shift:

1st

Shift 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 patient's 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 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 certification.

Hourly Rate:

$37.50 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.