Geriatric Physical Therapist Assistant — Growth & Benefits

Linden Ponds by Erickson Senior Living; Chelsea (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision packages

PTO

401k with 3% match

Onsite medical centers

Education assistance

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Linden Ponds by Erickson Senior Living is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support residents across daily living needs with a person-centered approach on our award-winning campus in Massachusetts.

You will provide day-to-day Physical Therapy treatments in various settings, follow state and federal regulations, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to address resident goals and comfort. Current CPR and state licensure are required where applicable.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 years’ experience in working with the older adult population related to the therapies is preferred.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Current state license (for the state in which the community provides service) in physical therapy, where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Providing a holistic approach, supporting the residents' physical, spiritual, emotional, and clinical needs.
• Providing day-to-day Physical Therapy treatments to meet resident’s needs in all settings across the Erickson Senior Living community continuum of care.
• Following Medicare, state and federal regulations, APTA, and company policies and procedures and ensure departmental understanding and compliance in the areas of care provision, documentation, billing reimbursement, resident rights, customer service, and compliance, and other requirements as defined in the respective regulations.
• Implementing residents’ personal care plans, focusing on residents’ strengths, preferences, and preferred routines, while providing a sense of comfort, companionship, and belonging.
• Working with the interdisciplinary clinical team to ensure the needs of our residents are being addressed throughout their care.

Skills

Experience with older adults

CPR Certification

Education

State license in Physical Therapy

Job description

Linden Ponds by Erickson Senior Living is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support residents across daily living needs with a person-centered approach on our award-winning campus in Massachusetts.

You will provide day-to-day Physical Therapy treatments in various settings, follow state and federal regulations, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to address resident goals and comfort. Current CPR and state licensure are required where applicable.