Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Overview

Position: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) 

Location: 10 Summer Street Lodi, NJ

Schedule: Full-Time 40 hours weeklyCompensation: $30-$45 hourly depending on years of experience 

Incentive: Student Debt Benefit Program and annual bonus plan

** Up to a $2,500 sign on bonus **

At Kessler, we take pride in creating an exceptional patient experience, helping our patients get back to athletics, work, life, and the things they love. Every physical therapist's journey becomes a testament to excellence, innovation, and life-changing patient care. We are here to nurture your growth as a physical therapist. 

Our benefits package supports your career growth and personal well-being:

• Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
• Elevate Your Skills:Unmatched CEU program with paid national certifications
• Ease the Burden: Our student debt benefit program helps alleviate the financial pressure of student debt
• Recharge & Refresh:Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Your Health Matters:Comprehensive benefits packages
• Invest in Your Future:Company matching 401(k) retirement plans
• Advance your Career: We offer specialties nationwide (aquatics, sports medicine, neuro, pelvic, concussion, hand therapy more)
• Go Anywhere with Us:1900 centers in 39 states, offering internal movement

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities of the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA):

  • • Carry out interventions designed by the supervising physical therapist.
    • provide treatment that help patients' mobiity, function, and pain relief, such as therapeutic exercises, functional training, and manual therapy techniques.
    • Observe and record patients' responses to treatment.
    • Work closely with the supervising physical therapist to ensure that the treatment plan is being followed and adapted as necessary based on patient progress.
    • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of interventions performed and patient progress in accordance with legal, regulatory, and facility requirements.
    • Operate within the scope of practice defined by the state laws and regulations, as well as under the supervision requirements specified by those laws.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) accredited school of physical therapy.
• Valid New Jersey State Physical Therapy License/ Registration REQUIRED to start.
• Prior experience in outpatient neuro preferred; New Grad acceptable

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Salary : $30 - $45