Home Health PTA - Mon-Fri, Meaningful Patient Care

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

403(b) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to deliver in-home physical therapy services in the North Shore area (Amesbury/Salisbury/Newbury/West Newbury/Newburyport). Under the supervision of a Registered Physical Therapist, you will implement treatment components and discharge plans in patients’ homes.

The role requires an Associate degree from a CAPTE-accredited PTA program, MA licensure, BLS, and at least two years of PTA experience in acute care, rehab, or home health.

Qualifications

• Associates degree from CAPTE accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program.
• Current licensure to practice Physical Therapy Assistant in the state of Massachusetts.
• Active American Health Association BLS.
• Two years of experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant in an acute care, rehab or home health setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services to patients in their place of residence under the direction of a Registered Physical Therapist.
• Implement selected components of individualized treatment programs and discharge plans in accordance with the plan of care.
• Review the plan of care with the supervising RPT and accept delegated tasks within the limits of capabilities and regulatory guidelines.
• Perform selected visits/interventions as directed by the RPT.
• Monitor patient’s response to the plan of care and consult with the RPT if re-evaluation is required.
• Educate the patient and family in therapeutic exercise programs, functional activities and use of assistive devices.
• Communicate with the RPT regarding patients’ needs and changes in condition.

Education

Associates degree from CAPTE accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to deliver in-home physical therapy services in the North Shore area (Amesbury/Salisbury/Newbury/West Newbury/Newburyport). Under the supervision of a Registered Physical Therapist, you will implement treatment components and discharge plans in patients’ homes.

The role requires an Associate degree from a CAPTE-accredited PTA program, MA licensure, BLS, and at least two years of PTA experience in acute care, rehab, or home health.