Per Diem LPTA Rehab Therapist - Geriatric Care

Whittier Health; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Paid Sick Time

Job summary

Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital - Bradford is seeking a licensed LPTA to join our per diem pediatric and geriatric rehabilitation team. The role requires independent work under a PT, timely documentation, and coordination of a full treatment caseload.

Prerequisites include an associates degree in physical therapy, active licensure, BLS certification, and ongoing education in the field. Knowledge of hospital-based rehabilitation and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in physical therapy from an APTA accredited program.
• Current licensure by the Board of Allied Health Professionals.
• BLS certification for Adult, Child and Infant.
• Pursuit of continuing education relevant to physical therapy.

Responsibilities

• Function independently under the direction of a registered PT.
• Complete documentation and statistics promptly.
• Delegate duties to PT assistants and support staff.
• Coordinate and organize a full treatment caseload.
• Attend team conferences and report findings.
• Pursue continuing education to enhance staff and patient education.

Skills

Licensed LPTA

BLS Certification

Geriatric Rehabilitation

Education

Associates degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital - Bradford
Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA)- 20 bed Transitional Care Unit
MUST be a licensed LPTA
Per Diem: $40-$43
$5 weekend differential

Primary Responsibilities:

• Function independently and implement appropriate treatment and plans according to patient diagnosis and status under the direction of a registered PT.
• Complete documentation (flow sheets, weekly progress notes, discharge summaries) and statistics on a timely basis.
• Delegates appropriate duties to physical therapy assistants, aides and supportive personnel.
• Coordinates and organizes a full treatment caseload.
• Attends and reports at team conferences (TC), treating team conferences (TTC) and family team conferences (FTC).
• Seeks to provide or enhance staff, patient and family education through continuing education courses/seminars and review of current relevant literature.

Prerequisites:

• Associates degree in physical therapy from an APTA accredited program.
• Current licensure by the Board of Allied Health Professionals, Commonwealth of Massachusetts or application for the same.
• APTA in Massachusetts and/or New Hampshire chapter of APTA membership preferred.
• Certification in BLS of Adult, Child and Infant.
• Demonstrated pursuit of continuing education courses relative to the field of physical therapy.
• Knowledge, experience, and competency in dealing with adult rehabilitation and geriatric age group.

Benefits offered for Per Diem:

• 401k
• Paid Sick Time