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Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Echelon Care and Rehab Center, Voorhees Township, NJ, United States


Rate: $38

Benefits

Weekly Employee Appreciation Event – “Thankful Thursday”

Monthly Gift Giveaways

Same Day Pay

Refer a Friend Bonus

Exciting Attendance Program

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k)

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Overtime Available

Full Time / Part Time and Per Diem

Duties 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.

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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