Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Newark NJ
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Job DescriptionATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps.Healthcare Without Rival$2,500 Sign on BonusWe are currently looking for a Full-time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our employer-based health center at Newark Liberty Airport serving the employees ofUnited Airlinesin Newark, NJ!SCHEDULE: Mon, Wed & Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pmTue & Thu 7:00 am - 3:30 pmESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS•Administers active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, and heat, light, sound, water, and electrical modality treatments such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, ultraviolet, infrared, and hot and cold packs.•Administers traction to relieve neck and back pain.•Instructs, motivates, and assists patients to learn and improve functional activities such as perambulation, transfer, ambulation, and daily living activities.•Observes patients during treatments and compiles and evaluates data on patients' responses to treatments and progress and reports orally or in writing to Physical Therapist.•Fits patients for, adjusts, and trains patients in use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices such as crutches, canes, walkers, and wheelchairs.•Confers with members of 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.•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.•May require other duties as assigned.Certificates/Security Clearances/OtherAdditional Qualifications/ResponsibilitiesEducation:•Associates Degree from an approved/accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.•Certified or Licensed as a Physical Therapy Assistant if applicable in practicing State.•Current Certification in AHA or ARC Basic Life Support for medical provider is required, Advanced Cardiac Life Support may also be required based on contract scope of services