Acute Care PTA: Hands-On Patient Rehab

Mass General Brigham Incorporated; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 56,482,000; Part time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham Incorporated seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant for an onsite, part-time role at Salem Hospital in Salem, MA. The position supports acute care patients under PT supervision, assisting evaluations, treatments, and patient education.

Requires Associate's Degree in PTA and state licensure; internship experience is preferred and 20 hours per week are scheduled. Benefits and competitive pay offered by Mass General Brigham.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Physical Therapy Assistant preferred.
• Experience in lieu of degree not accepted.

Responsibilities

• Observe patients during treatments to assess responses and progress.
• Fit patients for braces, prostheses, or devices as needed.
• Instruct patients and families in exercises and equipment use.
• Clean and store equipment after treatment.
• Discuss and evaluate patient information with PT staff for planning.

Skills

Communicating effectively

Teaching others

Logical reasoning

Problem solving

Time management

Patient care

Education

Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

Mass General Brigham Incorporated seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant for an onsite, part-time role at Salem Hospital in Salem, MA. The position supports acute care patients under PT supervision, assisting evaluations, treatments, and patient education.

Requires Associate's Degree in PTA and state licensure; internship experience is preferred and 20 hours per week are scheduled. Benefits and competitive pay offered by Mass General Brigham.