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The Physical Therapist Assistant implements physical therapy programs and provides physical therapy treatments to residents to facilitate increased independence and functioning under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist.
Responsibilities:
- Implements resident’s individualized treatment plan as defined by the primary Physical Therapist;
- Provides individualized physical therapy treatments including modalities and exercises;
- Acts as an assistant to the Physical Therapist when the Physical Therapist is performing tests, evaluations, and complex procedures;
- Organizes and facilitates treatment groups in consultation with the Physical Therapist;
- Instructs residents, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the physical therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Physical Therapist;
- Works with other members of the rehabilitation team to develop programs and activities consistent with the needs and capabilities of each resident;
- Maintains appropriate and timely resident and non-resident documentation for all residents treated;
- Attends and contributes to resident care, staffing and other required meetings as a representative of physical therapy, under the direction of the Physical Therapist;
- Cleans, maintains, identifies, and reports the need for repair of equipment, as necessary;
- Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere that recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program certified by the American Physical Therapy Association.
- Licensed as required by the New Jersey State.
Sinai Post-Acute, Nursing & Rehab Center is an expansive 7-story building offering a modern and comfortable setting for your recovery. Centrally located and easily accessible from all major highways including Rt. 280, New Jersey Turnpike, and the Garden State Parkway, Sinai Center is highly recommended by area doctors for post-surgical and rehabilitative care.
With one of the largest rehab gyms in the area, we take pride in our cutting-edge rehabilitation program, renowned for delivering positive outcomes. Our newly renovated Short-Term Rehab floor is entirely self-contained and geared to the specific needs of the subacute patient, helping them regain their independence and facilitating their return home as quickly as possible.
For individuals in need of skilled nursing, palliative, hospice or memory care, Sinai Center has 4 long-term care units staffed by a multicultural team of compassionate caregivers who strive to uphold the dignity of every resident.
Our homelike environment allows our residents to experience the comfort and security they need to function at their highest capacity and optimum quality of life.
With one of the largest rehab gyms in the area, we take pride in our cutting-edge rehabilitation program, renowned for delivering positive outcomes. Our newly renovated Short-Term Rehab floor is entirely self-contained and geared to the specific needs of the subacute patient, helping them regain their independence and facilitating their return home as quickly as possible.
For individuals in need of skilled nursing, palliative, hospice or memory care, Sinai Center has 4 long-term care units staffed by a multicultural team of compassionate caregivers who strive to uphold the dignity of every resident.
Our homelike environment allows our residents to experience the comfort and security they need to function at their highest capacity and optimum quality of life.
