Physical Therapist Assistant

Northeast Rehabilitation Health Network; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital Network is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support inpatient and outpatient services, providing competent care across pediatric to geriatric clients.

The role requires PTA licensure in the state of hire, eligibility for any required alternate state licensure, biennial BLS CPR certification, and flexibility for two evenings weekly in outpatient, plus holiday/weekend rotations in inpatient departments.

Qualifications

• Meets qualifications of the New Graduate PTA.
• Physical Therapist Assistant and Occupational Therapist Assistant must be licensed in their state of hire and eligible for licensure in alternate state (license to be obtained within 3 months of hire). Inpatient Pease employees will need a Maine license as well.
• Trained and certified biennially in BLS Healthcare Provider Level CPR.
• If working in the Outpatient Department, the assistant is required to work a minimum of two evenings per week unless approved by the regional outpatient director.
• If working in the Inpatient Departments, the assistant is required to work on the holiday and weekend rotation as indicated by staffing levels.

Responsibilities

• The PTA performs the duties of the New Graduate PTA with competence in skills and professionalism treating a variety of ages including pediatrics, adolescent, adult and geriatric clients.
• The PTA actively participates in the growth and development of their Department/Clinic including quality management.
• Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital Network offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits for qualified employees.

Skills

BLS CPR Certified

Team-based care

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Maine license eligibility for inpatient Pease

Job description

At Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital Network (NRHN) services and programs are guided by a commitment to our Service Pledge and our core values. Honesty, Integrity, Responsibility, Trust and Respect.

Through partnerships with patients, families and each other, we promote a healthy, healing environment. Patient-family centered care and evidence-based practice makes Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital Network the best place for patients and families.

We maintain an atmosphere conducive to healing, recovery, and wellness that is grounded in the core concepts of patient and family centered care:

• Dignity & respect
• Information sharing

Physical Therapist Assistant Responsibilities...

The PTA performs the duties of the New Graduate PTA with competence in skills and professionalism treating a variety of ages including pediatrics, adolescent, adult and geriatric clients. The PTA actively participates in the growth and development of their Department/Clinic including quality management.

• Meets qualifications of the New Graduate PTA.
• Physical Therapist Assistant and Occupational Therapist Assistant must be licensed in their state of hire and eligible for licensure in alternate state (license to be obtained within 3 months of hire). Inpatient Pease employees will need a Maine license as well. Per Diems only need to be licensed in the state in which they will work.
• Trained and certified biennially in BLS Healthcare Provider Level CPR.
• If working in the Outpatient Department, the assistant is required to work a minimum of two evenings per week unless approved by the regional outpatient director.
• If working in the Inpatient Departments, the assistant is required to work on the holiday and weekend rotation as indicated by staffing levels.

Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital Network offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits for qualified employees. This would include

• affordable health
• vision and dental insurance
• generous levels of time off
• matching 401k plan
• Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Verizon cell phone plan discounts (22%)
• along with many other local and national discounts to take advantage of

Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital Network is an Equal Opportunity / Aff... Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.