Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant
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Health Plus Management LLC is hiring a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant. The Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant will work under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist, assisting patients with active and passive exercises and complementary therapies. This role involves providing quality care, administering treatments, and documenting patient services. The ideal candidate is motivated and interested in physical rehabilitation.
Key focus areas include Provide quality care to patients by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results, Determine physical therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians, and Help patient accomplish treatment plan and accept therapeutic devices by administering manual exercises.
Successful candidates bring Graduated From PTA Program and Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant. Important skills include Assessing Evaluations And Test Results, Interpreting Evaluations And Test Results, Determine Physical Therapy Treatment Plans, Administering Manual Exercises, Instruct Patients In Physical Activities, and Encourage Patients In Physical Activities.
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Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant
Location North Bergen
Description
Synergy SpineCare & Rehabilitation Medicine, P.C. is a physiatrist-owned professional corporation which provides evaluations and treatments for spine, sports, musculoskeletal, disabling, and other painful conditions. Patients include people with everyday aches and pains, athletes, and car and work accident victims. Everyone we see is unique, and we take the time to listen and develop a proper diagnosis.
The assistant will be under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist and work alongside doctors in neurology, orthopedics, and pain management. The assistant will assist patients in active and passive exercises, as well as, complementary therapies. Individual should be motivated and interested in the field of physical rehabilitation.
Responsibilities
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Provide quality care to patients by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results; determine physical therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians.
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Help patient accomplish treatment plan and accept therapeutic devices by administering manual exercises
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Instruct, encourage, and assist patients in performing physical activities such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily-living activities, as well as using assistive and supportive devices, such as crutches and canes.
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Administer physical therapy treatments by giving massages, initiating traction, electrical muscle stimulation, moist hot packs, ice, and ultrasound; direct treatments given by aides and assistants.
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Evaluate the effects of physical therapy treatments by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress; recommend adjustments and modifications.
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Assure continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing home exercise programs.
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Document patient care services by charting patient notes in E.H.R. system and/or written charts.
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Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols
Knowledge and Experience
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Experience working in an outpatient musculo-skeletal practice preferred
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Ability to communicate effectively with patients
Skills and Abilities
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Able to multi-task
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Strong customer service skills
Schedule: Monday- Thursday 8am-6:30pm or Monday- Friday 9am-5pm
Pay rate:$65,000 to $85,000/ year
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time
Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt
Position Requirements
Education and Training Graduated from a Registered Physical Therapist Assistant Program or CAPTE/APTA Accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program - Must be a licensed Physical Therapist or certified as a Physical Therapist Assistant
Benefits Medical, HSA, Simple IRA
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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