Description
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
The Physical Therapist Assistant is part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver patient-centered physical rehabilitation services to patients, supports Physical Therapist in treatment procedures. Physical Therapist Assistants (PTA) are required to have supervision from a Physical Therapist to deliver services. PTAs communicate thoroughly and regularly with Physical Therapists to ensure delivery of plan of care. Completes all required documentation as per state/federal and facility guidelines.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
1. Completion of an accredited program and licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
2. Current with all Continuing Education (CE) requirements
3. Performs clinical care professionally
4. Serve as a patient advocate and role model to other Team Members
5. Deliver patient care with minimal disruptions and obstacles
6. Ability to effectively work on a multidisciplinary team
7. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
8. Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
1. Computer skills
2. Prior work experience with geriatric and disabled populations
Licenses and Certifications Required:
1. Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant.
If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
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