Physical Therapist Assistants in New Jersey!
University Orthopaedic Associates – a Division of OrthoNJ, is a leading orthopedic practice in Central New Jersey!
UOA’s Center for Rehabilitation and Sports Excellence is searching for a Full Time Physical Therapist Assistants for our Somerset, Wall, Avenel, and Morganville locations.
We offer a competitive salary and a generous benefits package.
Qualified Candidates:
- Graduate from an approved Physical Therapy Assistant curriculum
- Proficient in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc)
- Flexible schedule with required rotating evenings and alternating day scheduling
- Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively explain treatment plans to patients
- Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- The ability to pay close attention to the patient’s progress and be detail oriented
- Knowledge of EMR systems, a benefit, but not required
- Outpatient orthopaedic setting experience, a benefit, but not required
Key Responsibilities, but are not limited to:
- Implements and executes on established Patient Education Sessions – learning the post-op recovery and protocol prior to total joint (knee and hip) replacement
- 30-minute follow-up with UOA patients
- Assists with treating patients for coverage purposes as needed
- Interpret the results of the Body Composition Testing for clients who have this service completed (same day read of results)
- Communicates with patient, families, referring physicians and other members of the team
- Provides timely written documentation per facility and department requirements
- Reports any changes in patient status or needs to supervising therapist on a timely basis
- Supports and participates in department operations and development
OrthoNJ, LLC is required by New Jersey law to disclose the compensation range for this position. The hiring range for this role is $28.00 – $38 per hour. Compensation is determined based on several factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, relevant experience, and geographic location. Certain roles may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as bonuses or incentive pay, as well as benefits. Eligible full-time employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and a retirement plan.
*****All interested applicants can also forward their resumes to StacyC@uognj.com for direct consideration.