Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

Overview

FT and PD positions available at Alaris Health at The Chateau - North & South Pavilion, a 251-bed skilled nursing facility in Rochelle Park, NJ. The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) implements physical therapy programs and provides treatments to residents to facilitate increased independence and functioning under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.

• implementing residents’ individualized treatment plans as defined by the primary physical therapist
• providing individualized physical therapy treatments that include modalities and exercises
• instructing residents, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the physical therapy treatment program under the supervision of the physical therapist
• collaborating with other members of the rehabilitation team to develop programs and activities consistent with the needs and capabilities of each resident
• maintaining appropriate and timely resident and non-resident documentation for all residents treated

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program certified by the American Physical Therapy Association
• Licensed as required by the state of New Jersey
• Strong organizational, communication and time management skills

• PTO
• Health and Dental Insurance
• 401
• Seminar/CEU Reimbursement