Acute Care PT Assistant — Hands-On Therapy Impact

Anna Jaques Hospital; Plymouth (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Massachusetts is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to join the inpatient acute care team. The role focuses on delivering evidence-based PT procedures under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, with emphasis on safety and patient engagement.

The ideal candidate has an Associate Degree from an APTA-accredited PTA program and 1–2 years of acute care experience, including documentation and collaboration with Aides and PT students.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree from a PTA program accredited by the APTA.
• One to two years of PTA clinical experience.
• Experience in Acute Care Inpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Performs PT treatment procedures following PT plans.
• Follows safety procedures and applies modalities as directed.
• Teaches patients and families therapeutic exercises and device use.
• Assists PT in tests/evaluations as needed.
• Maintains daily medical records of care provided.
• Supervise and evaluate Aides and PTA students as needed.
• This is a summary and may not include every duty.

Skills

Therapeutic exercise

Clinical documentation

Patient education

Supervision

Education

PTA Associate Degree (APTA-accredited)

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Massachusetts is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to join the inpatient acute care team. The role focuses on delivering evidence-based PT procedures under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, with emphasis on safety and patient engagement.

The ideal candidate has an Associate Degree from an APTA-accredited PTA program and 1–2 years of acute care experience, including documentation and collaboration with Aides and PT students.