40hpw Physical Therapist Assistant

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Plymouth (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Plymouth, MA is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to support the Physical Therapist in acute care inpatient settings. You will perform prescribed PT treatments, monitor progress, and document care daily.

Requires an Associate Degree from a PTA program, 1–2 years of PT clinical experience, and PTA license with BLS. Shifts are 8 hours (8:30a–5p), every other weekend and rotating holidays, with a competitive base pay of $24.44–$43.70 per hour.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree from a Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• One or two years of Physical Therapy clinical experience.
• Experience working in Acute Care Inpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Performs PT treatments per plans established by the Physical Therapist.
• Follows safety procedures in applying heat, cold, light, sound, water, electricity and exercise.
• Teaches patients and family therapeutic exercises, body mechanics and ambulation with devices.
• Assists PT in performing tests and evaluations as needed.
• Maintains medical records with daily documentation.
• Supervise and evaluate Aides and PTA students as needed.

Skills

Associate Degree in PTA

PT clinical experience

Acute care experience

Education

Associate Degree in PTA

1–2 years PT clinical experience

Acute Care Inpatient experience

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

40hpw; 8 hour shifts (8:30a-5p); every other weekend and rotating holidays

Duties/Responsibilities

Job Description:

• Performs physical therapy treatment procedures following treatment programs/plans established by the Physical Therapist.
• Follows established procedures and observes appropriate safety precautions in the application of heat, cold, light, sound, water, electricity, traction, massage and therapeutic exercise.
• Teaches patients and family when necessary, therapeutic exercises, body mechanics, use of adaptive equipment, ambulation with assistive devices, ADLs, use of wheelchairs, transfer techniques and special routines and/or programs.
• Assists the Physical Therapist in performing special tests and/or evaluations as needed.
• Maintain medical records with daily documentation of all care provided.
• Supervise and evaluate the function and technical performance of Aides and PTA students as needed.

It is understood that this is a summary of key job functions and does not include every detail of the job that may reasonably be required.

Education/Experience Required

• Associate Degree from a Physical Therapist Assistant program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• One or two years of Physical Therapy clinical experience.
• Must have experience working in the Acute Care Inpatient setting.

Registration/Certification

• P.T.A. License.
• AHA BLS certification

Physical/Environmental Requirements

This job requires frequent bending, carrying, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, stooping, walking and lifting over 10 lbs. There will be occasional need for climbing stairs, lifting in excess of 50 – 100 lbs and sitting. Constant use of hearing, sight and speech. Frequent use of smell and touch. Frequent keyboard and telephone use. Constant concentration and problem solving.

Pay Range

$24.44 - $43.70

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. The pay range for this position is established and governed by the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Employees hired into this position will receive compensation consistent with the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled