Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), Outpatient Rehab - (Per Diem) Hand treatment experience Preferred!

Summary: Performs rehabilitative patient treatments as planned, directed and supervised by a physical therapist. Provides objective data describing patient progress. Assists manager/supervisor with clinical and operational issues. Works with manager to improve processes and utilization of rehab services. Position Responsibilities: • Consults with medical, ancillary professionals and other team members/supervisors to provide optimum quality patient care and effective operations. • Provides physical therapy interventions consistent with the plan of care and continuously provides input and direct feedback to the physical therapist relative to the patient's treatment and status. • Maintains and completes patient records, reports and all written documentation effectively and in a timely manner, in accordance with regulatory and department guidelines. • Effectively utilizes aides and other support staff as appropriate. • Effectively communicates with patient and/or family/significant other in providing education and literature in accordance with the patient's age, physical condition and cultural needs. Required Education: Minimum of Physical Therapy Assistant Associate degree from a program accredited by the APTA. Training/Certifications/Licensure: Current licensure in the State of New Jersey. CPR certification. Hourly Rate: $37.00Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.