Physical Therapist Assistant FT / PRN

Harrogate, a Life Plan Community, is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our Rehabilitation Therapy team. In this role, you will support residents in achieving greater independence and improved physical functioning under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist, while delivering compassionate, high-quality, resident-centered care. This position supports our Rehabilitation Therapy department at Harrogate in Lakewood, New jersey.

RESPONSIBILITIES / ACOUNTABILITIES:

• Implements customer’s individualized treatment plan as defined by the primary Physical Therapist
• Provides individualized physical therapy treatments including modalities and exercises
• Acts as an assistant to the Physical Therapist when the Physical Therapist is performing tests, evaluations, and complex procedures
• Organizes and facilitates treatment groups in consultation with the physical therapist
• Instructs customers, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the physical therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Physical Therapist
• Works with other members of the rehabilitation team to develop programs and activities consistent with the needs and capabilities of each customer
• Maintains appropriate and timely customer and non-customer documentation for all customers treated
• Attends and contributes to customer care, staffing and other required meetings as a representative of physical therapy, under the direction of the physical therapist
• Cleans, maintains, identifies, and reports the need for repair of equipment, as necessary

• Puts Customer Service First: Ensures that customers and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program certified by the America Physical Therapy Association.
• Current and valid licensed.

Job Type: Full-time & PRN

Medical Specialty:

• Geriatrics
• Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Schedule: 

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift