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Physical Therapist Assistant, Extended Care

Req #: 0000162597
Category: Physical Therapy
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Trinitas Regional Medical Center
Department: Extended Care - Administration
Location:
New Point Campus, 655 E. Jersey Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07206

Job Overview:

The Physical Therapist Assistant treats sub-acute long term patients under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. The Physical Therapist Assistant carries out the treatment plan as developed by the Physical Therapist and reports changes in patient status to the PT.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Graduate of an accredited associate degree program for Physical Therapy Assistants

Preferred:

  • 1 year experience in sub acute long term physical therapy care
    • New graduates welcome
  • Experience in documenting clinical notes in electronic medical records

Certifications and Licenses Required:

  • NJ Physical Therapy Assistant License

Scheduling Requirements:

  • Shift working, 8:30am-4:30pm
  • Monday-Friday; weekends as needed
  • FT

Essential Functions:

  • Effectively communicate with patients and the physical therapy team
  • Ensure excellence in patient safety and experience

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Retirement Plans
  • Short & Long Term Disability
  • Life & Accidental Death Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Wellness Programs
  • Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
  • Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.


RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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