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Village Point

Physical Therapist Assistant - Per-Diem, $39/hour

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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

Village Point is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team! Village Point is a Springpoint Senior Living community located in Monroe Township, NJ. We are seeking a per-diem Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team. At Springpoint, the Physical Therapy Assistant is responsible for providing physical therapy treatments and procedures.
Responsibilities:
Administers traction to relieve neck and back pain. Instructs, motivates, and assists patients to learn and improve functional activities. Observes patients during treatments and compiles and evaluates data on patient responses to treatments and progress and reports findings to physical therapist. Fits patients for, adjusts, and trains patients in use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices. Confers with members of physical therapy staff and other health team members to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment programs. Performs clerical duties such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephone, taking messages, and filling out forms. Measures patient's range-of-joint motion, length and girth of body parts, and vital signs to determine effects of specific treatments or to assist Physical Therapist to compile data for patient evaluations.
Education and Experience:
Highschool diploma or equivalent required Graduate of an accredited therapy program 1-2 years working as a PT Assistant or related experience Current NJ PTA State License Benefits (Per Diem): 401k (Company Match If Eligibility is Met) Credit Union Voluntary Benefits (including DailyPay!)
Employee & Resident Bonus Referral Program Employee Assistance Program Pay Range:
$39/hour Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.