Alaris Health at Hamilton Park -
Alaris Health at Hamilton Park, a 260 bed-skilled nursing facility in Jersey City, NJ, seeks a physical therapist assistant (PTA) to implement physical therapy programs and provide treatments to residents to facilitate increased independence and functioning under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. Additional responsibilities include:
- implementing residents individualized treatment plans as defined by the primary physical therapist
- providing individualized physical therapy treatments that include modalities and exercises
- organizing and facilitating treatment groups in consultation with the physical therapist
- instructing residents, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the physical therapy treatment program under the supervision of the physical therapist
- collaborating with other members of the rehabilitation team to develop programs and activities consistent with the needs and capabilities of each resident
- maintaining appropriate and timely resident and non-resident documentation for all residents treated
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT PTA JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program certified by the American Physical Therapy Association
- Licensed as required by the state of New Jersey
- Strong organizational, communication and time management skills