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Performs physical therapy techniques under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.

A day in the life of a Senior Physical Therapy Assistant at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Executes on a daily basis physical therapy treatments under supervision of a physical therapist to patients which may include exercise, heat, light, ultrasound, water, electricity, gait training, and other
  rehabilitation techniques and regulations appropriate to the ages of patients served.
• Provides on a daily basis physical therapy with ongoing input and feedback for patient re-assessment to supervising physical therapist.
• Coordinates with Utilization Review/Discharge Planning Department and Nursing Department to provide for patient's timely discharge and treatment continuation. Regularly updates knowledge of
  techniques and regulations appropriate to the ages of patients served.
• Completes daily treatment schedule/assignment.
• Completes daily patients billing prior to the end of shift.
• Coordinates Inservice training within the Department for PT staff.
• Ensures delivery of excellent customer service resulting in positive and improving patient satisfaction scores for department and Medical Center.
• Assists as needed physical therapist in providing patient and family education, including but not limited to, exercise programs and assistance in understanding physician's diagnosis. Regularly updates knowledge of techniques and regulations appropriate to the ages of patients served.
• Performs as needed inservice programs for both departmental and Medical Center staff.
• Participates in and assists with the development of an ongoing quality assurance plan.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy, from an accredited school.
• Five years experience in Orthopedics and Sports medicine and ten or more years prior Physical Therapy Assistant experience required.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• BS/MS degree preferred.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Current New Jersey Physical Therapy Associate (NJPTA) license or eligibility, required.

Working Conditions:

1. Extensive employee and outside contacts.
2. Works indoors in a well lighted and ventilated area.
3. Possibility of cuts or minor burns from instruments and equipment
4. Some direct exposure to contagion, but risk is minimal when proper safety precautions are observed.
5. Possibility of strains due to moving patients (or objects).
6. Requires substantial standing, walking, stooping, and lifting.
7. Willingness to work with the realization that errors and incompetency may have serious consequences to patients.

Physical Demands:

• Requires constant verbal communication in person or using the phone.
• Requires frequent reading of correspondence, reports, material, etc.
• Frequently lifts objects from 10 - 150 lbs.
• Frequently lifts with assistance objects greater than 150 lbs.
• Frequently carries objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

Mental Demands:

• Requires ability to deal with stress of dealing with public, frequent interruptions, and working on more than one task concurrently.
• Requires flexibility in order to respond to changes in priorities, special project assignments, and emergency situations.
• Manage time appropriately to meet patient and department needs.

If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

Starting at $32.17 Hourly

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.