In-House PTA for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care

The Center at Blue Hills; Stoughton (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Dental

Vision

PTO

Job summary

The Center at Blue Hills in Stoughton, MA is seeking a Full-time and PRN Physical Therapist Assistant to join our new in-house therapy team. You will work with a skilled nursing and dementia-centered patient population, delivering hands-on care and developing individualized plans.

You’ll collaborate with licensed therapists and nursing staff to support mobility, pain relief, and safe home transition planning, while documenting patient progress in our electronic system and adhering to all

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Current state PTA license in good standing.
• CPR/BLS certification (required).
• Previous experience in a skilled nursing or subacute rehab setting preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer treatment to residents and patients with temporary or long-term disabilities to relieve pain, restore or improve function, and promote healing
• Assure all treatment is delivered in accordance with an established plan of care
• Provide clinical support and instruct patients, families, and caregivers
• Monitor patient response to treatment intervention
• Complete required forms and documentation in accordance with company policy and state/federal regulations
• Consulting with patients to learn about their physical condition.
• Assessing and interpreting patient evaluations and test results.
• Developing treatment plans using a variety of treatment techniques.
• Creating personalized fitness-oriented health care programs for patients.
• Administering medically prescribed physical therapy treatments to relieve pain and improve mobility.
• Advising patients on exercise techniques.
• Advising patients and their families about in-home treatment options.
• Providing educational information about injury prevention, ergonomics and ways to promote physical health.
• Consulting and collaborating with other healthcare professionals.
• Documenting patient care history.
• Complying with rules, regulations, and procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Patient education

Education

Accredited PTA program

Job description

The Center at Blue Hills in Stoughton, MA is seeking a Full-time and PRN Physical Therapist Assistant to join our new in-house therapy team. You will work with a skilled nursing and dementia-centered patient population, delivering hands-on care and developing individualized plans.

You’ll collaborate with licensed therapists and nursing staff to support mobility, pain relief, and safe home transition planning, while documenting patient progress in our electronic system and adhering to all