CentralCare Inc -
JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST (JBNJ) NEW JERSEY PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT
Degree: Associate Degree
- Education: Graduate from a college or university accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
- Certifications: Basic Life Support
- Experience: Three years of experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant after graduation, with at least 2 years in an orthopedic setting.
- Licensure/Registration: Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a physical therapy assistant or possess current certification as a physical therapy assistant/technician as determined by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
- Job Responsibilities. The duties for the HCW are as follows:
- Carry out a program of corrective exercise and manual treatment for assigned patients, as directed by the physical therapist. Under supervision, administer prescribed modalities to relieve pain, using available equipment. Instruct patients on segments of the program including proper use of wheelchairs, crutches, braces, and prosthetic appliances and devices.
- Administer traction to relieve neck and back pain, using intermittent and static traction equipment. Instruct, motivate, and assist patients to learn and improve functional activities.
- Observe patients during treatments and compile and evaluate data on patients' responses to treatments and progress and report orally or in writing to the physical therapist.
- Fit patients for, adjust, and train patients in the use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, walkers, and wheelchairs.
- Confer with members of the physical therapy staff and other health team members, individually and in conference, to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment programs. Coordinate with other departments and the clinic staff to provide complete care to patients.
- Assist active duty personnel with beginning and end of day procedures to ensure the clinic is safe to conduct treatments as prescribed by the therapist and to meet infection control guidelines.
- Perform administrative duties via CHCS to schedule, reschedule or cancel patient appointments.
- Note: The Government reserves the right to change hours of operation.Schedule: 07:30 am to 04:30 pm (EST) Monday through Friday, not to exceed 40 hours per week.
- Rate: $36.06/hr.
- H&W: $4.57/hr.
- PTO: 80hrs accrued annually
- Sick Leave: 56hrs accrued annually
- Holidays: 11 paid holidays per year