What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant position at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation - West (West Orange)?
Overview
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation
Hospital Based Outpatient
Physical Therapist Assistant
Location: 1199 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange, NJ
Status: Full-time
40 hours weekly
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, one of the nation's leading rehabilitation hospitals was founded in 1948. Kessler has continued to expand its programs and services to meet the growing demand for quality outpatient physical and occupational therapies. Today, Kessler has more than 100 centers in 14 counties across New Jersey, and treats more than 38,000 patients each year.
By carefully integrating clinical expertise, experience and leading-edge technologies, Kessler helps to optimize the recovery of individuals with orthopedic, sports and work-related injuries, musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions and other physical rehabilitation needs.
Kessler is not only committed to the health and quality of life of its patients, but to the well-being of its communities. Our centers host a wide range of free educational events, screenings and seminars and offer programming to local schools and colleges, libraries, community organizations, youth centers, sports and recreation leagues, and other groups.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities of the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA):
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- Carry out interventions designed by the supervising physical therapist.
- provide treatment that help patients' mobiity, function, and pain relief, such as therapeutic exercises, functional training, and manual therapy techniques.
- Observe and record patients' responses to treatment.
- Work closely with the supervising physical therapist to ensure that the treatment plan is being followed and adapted as necessary based on patient progress.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of interventions performed and patient progress in accordance with legal, regulatory, and facility requirements.
- Operate within the scope of practice defined by the state laws and regulations, as well as under the supervision requirements specified by those laws.
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Qualifications
- Must be a graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) accredited school of physical therapy.
- Valid New Jersey State Physical Therapy License/ Registration REQUIRED to start.
- Prior experience in outpatient neuro preferred; New Grad acceptable
