40hpw Physical Therapist Assistant

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Plymouth (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Plymouth, MA is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to support acute care patients. You will follow treatment plans created by the Physical Therapist, assist with tests, and help teach exercises to patients and families.

The role requires an PTA license, BLS certification, and 1-2 years of inpatient experience. The position offers 40 hours per week, 8-hour shifts, and rotating weekends/holidays with competitive wages.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs physical therapy treatment procedures following treatment programs/plans established by the Physical Therapist.
• Follows established procedures and observes 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.

Skills

Patient care

Therapy procedures

Documentation

Education

Associate Degree in PTA program

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

Job Description

Duties/Responsibilities

• 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