Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

Life Care Centers of America; 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 licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to provide direct rehab services under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist in a post-acute care setting. The role requires graduation from an accredited PTA program, active licensure, and CPR certification at start or during orientation.

Responsibilities include following PT plans, charting patient progress, and collaborating with patients, families, and staff to ensure optimal care while

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the applicable state.
• Graduate of an accredited PTA program (ASPT).
• New grads welcome to apply while license is active.
• CPR certification at hire or during orientation and kept current.

Responsibilities

• Follow physician-referred PT plans under supervising PT.
• Document patient progress and chart timely.
• Interact with patients and families to plan for needs.
• Maintain professional conduct and confidentiality.

Skills

MS Word

Excel

Email

Education

Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

ASPT program graduate

Tools

Therapy software

Job description

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’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