Description
Navitas Healthcare is seeking a local contract Long Term Care (LTC) Physical Therapy Assistant for a local contract job in Paramus, New Jersey.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant
- Discipline: Therapy
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Local Contract
Scope:
The responsibility of this position includes the day to day therapeutic intervention of appropriate individuals in the rehab environment under the supervision of a registered Physical Therapist, in accordance with the policies and procedures as established by the facility, Medicare, private insurance, and Quality Care Rehab, Inc.
Duties and Responsibilities:
§ Assists the registered Physical Therapist in carrying out procedures and programs.
§ Performs routine treatment procedures in accordance with the planned program.
§ Observes, records and reports to his/her supervisor conditions, reactions and responses related to his/her assigned duties.
§ Reports any pertinent findings to the registered therapist.
§ Helps maintain appropriate records.
§ Participates in educational activities of the facility.
§ Directs Physical Therapy Aides regarding physical therapy treatments as necessary and appropriate at the time of treatment under the supervision of a registered Physical Therapist.
§ Maintains specific treatment area where he/she has given treatment.
§ Communicates with patient's physician as necessary regarding patient's progress, treatments, etc., in consultation with the supervising Physical Therapist.
§ Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
§ Graduation from an approved and accredited therapist program.
§ Current certification with the American Physical Therapy Association.
§ Licensed by the State in the designated geographic area in his/her respective therapy profession.
§ Demonstrates the ability to perform the following tasks without posing a threat to the health or safety of him/herself or others without risk to self, co-workers, caregivers, or patient; lift, turn, move position, and transport the patient into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
§ Demonstrates the ability to perform a minimum of minimal assist transfer.” Minimal assist transfers are defined for purposes of this document as the ability to lift and control 50 pounds.
Guaranteed 32 Hours a week
About Navitas Healthcare
Navitas Healthcare, LLC is a certified WOSB, MBE, SBE , MWBE and Joint Commission Certified staffing and workforce solutions firm focused on delivering high-quality clinical and non-clinical talent to healthcare organizations nationwide. With extensive experience supporting hospitals, healthcare systems, rehabilitation centers, long-term care facilities, and specialty healthcare providers, we are committed to helping clients maintain exceptional patient care through dependable staffing support.
We specialize in travel nursing, allied healthcare, per diem staffing, and healthcare workforce solutions across a wide range of specialties including RN, LPN/LVN, CNA, allied health, therapy, imaging, laboratory, and healthcare support services. Our team works closely with both clients and healthcare professionals to ensure a smooth, responsive, and relationship-driven experience.
At Navitas Healthcare, we prioritize professionalism, communication, compliance, and long-term partnerships. We are committed to creating rewarding career opportunities for healthcare professionals by offering consistent support, nationwide opportunities, responsive leadership, and a team-oriented environment focused on success and growth.
Healthcare professionals choose Navitas Healthcare because of our dedication to transparency, fast onboarding, strong recruiter support, and our commitment to placing clinicians in opportunities where they can thrive both professionally and personally.
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Retention bonus
- Mileage reimbursement
- Continuing Education
- Guaranteed Hours
