Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

Life Care Centers of America; New Bedford (MA); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Life Care Centers of America in New Bedford, MA seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to join our team.

You will implement and monitor treatment plans, chart progress, and collaborate with other care professionals to ensure patient-centered care.

Formación

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program (ASPT).
• Must hold an active, in-state Physical Therapy license.
• CPR certification required or obtained on hire.

Responsabilidades

• Follow patient-specific physical therapy plans under supervising PT.
• Maintain accurate charting and timely documentation.
• Utilize therapy software to track progress and outcomes.
• Provide excellent customer service and positive patient interactions.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team discussions for patient care.

Conocimientos

MS Word

Excel

Email

Educación

ASPT degree in Physical Therapy

Active state PT license

Herramientas

Therapy software

Descripción del empleo

Live the Mission

Position Summary

Education, Experience, And Licensure Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited program in physical therapy (ASPT)
• Currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
• One (1) year experience preferred; new grads welcome to apply
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

Specific Job Requirements

• Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e mail
• Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for patient needs
• Demonstrate good body mechanics at all times
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Follow physical therapy treatment plans for patients under direction of the supervising PT
• Chart appropriately and timely
• Utilize therapy software appropriately and accurately
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer