Physical Therapy Assistant - Part Time - Evening - East Brunswick, NJ

Job Summary

Assists Physical Therapists in the treatment of assigned patients. Observes, records, reports to Physical Therapy conditions, reactions and responses related to assigned duties.

Essential Job Functions

• Selects and utilizes appropriate treatment techniques as designated in competency expectations, using creativity to maintain patient interest and compliance, and adapting these techniques to the changing needs of the patient.
• Completes all discharge needs appropriate to the patient and their family, as designated in competency expectations, and makes attempts to involve patient s family and other significant personnel in patient s treatment plan and/or program.
• Communicates effectively, in both oral and written formats, in both formal and informal situations, following documentation policies and their timelines.
• Uses sound safety principles during care and handling of patients, follows infection control guidelines, and encourages and supports others in the department in maintaining a safe clean environment.
• Assists in training other Physical Therapy Assistants, students, and aides, and attempts to motivate such personnel to enthusiastically support the principles of quality care.
• Takes the initiative for professional improvement and seeks out resources for ensuring knowledge of diagnostic groups and developmental expectations.
• Communicates regularly and effectively with the primary therapist regarding all aspects of the patients on the PTA s caseload, following licensing regulations, giving timely information and suggestions for progression of treatment.

Formal Education and Job-Related Experience

• Associates Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Completion of a pediatric affiliation.
• Tact, initiative and judgment in performance of duties.
• AHA BLS Provider Certification required.
• NJ Physical Therapy Assistant License or eligible.