Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

Life Care Center of West Bridgewater; West Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Life Care Center of West Bridgewater is seeking a PTA - Physical Therapy Assistant to provide direct rehab care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in accordance with all applicable laws and Life Care standards.

New grads welcome. Requires AS PTA program completion, active licensure, CPR, and ability to work within a team. Competitive hourly pay and a $5,000 sign-on bonus accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program in physical therapy (ASPT).
• Currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Active license in good standing.
• New grads welcome to apply.
• CPR certification upon hire or during orientation; must remain current.

Responsibilities

• Follow physical therapy treatment plans under supervising PT.
• Chart appropriately and timely.
• Utilize therapy software appropriately and accurately.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward patients.
• Assist in the evacuation of patients.
• Communicate effectively on an interdisciplinary team.
• Read, write, and understand English.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

Email

Education

Graduate of accredited Physical Therapy program (ASPT)

Job description

Employment Status: Full-Time Pay Interval: Hourly Pay Rate Maximum: 38 Pay Rate Minimum: 28 Shift: Flexible

Live the Mission

Life Care Center of West Bridgewater won the Best Nursing Home Award for both short and long-term care from U.S. News and World report for 2021-2022.
CMS 5-Star Rating

$28.00- $38.00 Hourly|$5,000 Sign-on Bonus

New Graduates Welcomed

Position Summary

The PTA - Physical Therapy Assistant provides direct rehab care in physical therapy to patients upon physician referral under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

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’sCode of Conductand completes mandatoryCode of Conductand 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
• 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