LTC Physical Therapy Assistant

Tandym Group; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A Massachusetts-based health services network is looking for a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant in New Bedford. This role involves providing rehabilitation care, evaluating resident needs, and managing treatment plans. The position offers a flexible schedule and the possibility of extension after 6 months.

Qualifications

• Current, active Physical Therapy Assistant license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide and direct resident rehabilitation care meeting all standards.
• Evaluate resident needs and establish treatment plans.
• Manage supervision of treatment plans with staff.

Skills

Older Adult Rehabilitation

Knowledge of governmental and regulatory guidelines

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

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A Massachusetts-based health services network is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to join their growing team in New Bedford.

About the Opportunity:

• Assignment Length: 6+ months (possibility of extension)
• Schedule: Monday to Friday (flexible)
• Hours: 8am to 5pm (flexible)

Responsibilities:

• Provide and direct resident/resident rehabilitation care within all general accepted practice methods, meeting all center, state, federal, and accrediting standards
• Evaluate residents/resident needs and establish effective and efficient treatment plans for the resident/residents assigned
• Manage and coordinate the supervision of treatment plans with all staff and other disciplines as indicated
• Participate in the screening of all residents according to directed schedules and practices
• Provide feedback to the designated supervisor on all clinical and rehabilitation issues
• Perform necessary clinical documentation to meet center, state, federal, and accrediting agency requirements
• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely billing records to meet center, state, federal, and accrediting agency requirements
• Assist with marketing efforts as directed
• Participate in in-service training programs as requested
• May travel to other facilities to provide services

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy
• Current, active Physical Therapy Assistant license within the state of operations

Desired Skills:

• Experience with Older Adult Rehabilitation
• Knowledge of governmental and regulatory guidelines in healthcare settings

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists