Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Rate: $40 Per Hour

**MUST HAVE ACTIVE NJ PTA LICENSE**

BENEFITS:

The purpose of this position is to treat and document care for residents with impaired ability to perform at an independent level due to disease process, under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, participate in the interdisciplinary team meetings as required.

DUTIES:

• Follow physicians' orders for resident care and follow directions of the Physical Therapist
• Provide appropriate treatment to help residents maintain or attain the highest level of function possible within the confines of his/her physical abilities 
• Provide appropriate treatment, preventative measures and adaptive equipment to prevent decline in residents' functions
• Provide appropriate resident or caregiver education to help residents maintain or attain the highest level of function possible within the confines of his/her physical abilities
• Maintain timely and accurate resident reports as required by federal, state and local regulatory agencies and third-party payers 
• Provide adaptive equipment and preventative measures to prevent decline in residents' functions
• Observe infection control procedures
• Be responsible for the safety of residents under his/her supervision
• Consistently work cooperatively with residents, residents' representatives, facility staff, physicians, consultants and ancillary service providers
• Follow all facility Residents' Rights policies
• Remain positive and caring and act in the best interests of our residents
• Perform  all duties assigned in an effective, timely and professional manner
• Perform other related duties as directed by the supervisor

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