Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA24-11214333000

Duration: 13 weeks contract with possible extension

Job Description:

• Under the supervision of a physical therapist, administers varied types of physical therapy treatments to residents to restore function, prevent disability, and help them reach maximum performance.
• Knowledge of standards, theory, principles, methods, and commonly used equipment of physical therapy, therapeutic exercises, and functional training.
• Ability to carry out prescribed physical therapy with skill in muscle reeducation, corrective exercise, gait training, and coordination.
• Ability to observe accurate reactions and progress or lack of progress of residents and to record same appropriately.
• Ability to prepare reports, write progress notes, and maintain other records and files.

Skills:

• Must possess a current, valid license as a Physical Therapist Assistant issued by the NJ Board of Physical Therapy