Physical Therapist Assistant

Fusion Healthcare Ltd; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Engagement Activities

Positive work environment

Excellent Training

Competitive Pay and Benefits

Job summary

Chicopee Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Chicopee, MA seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to support treatment plans under licensed PT supervision. You will contribute to patient independence and functional outcomes within a collaborative rehab team.

Responsibilities include implementing plans, assisting with evaluations, and instructing patients and families in PT techniques. The role emphasizes timely, accurate care and strong communication with the care team.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program (APTA)
• Must be licensed and/or eligible for licensure in the state of practice
• Requires good organizational and time management skills
• Requires good verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Implements patient’s individualized treatment plan as established by the Physical Therapist
• Works with rehabilitation team to implement programs tailored to each patient
• Acts as an assistant to the Physical Therapist during tests, evaluations, and complex procedures
• Instructs patients and families in skills of the physical therapy treatment program under supervision

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Graduate of PTA program

Job description

Chicopee Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a family of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers. We are resident-centered and quality-focused! Our workplace culture is all about uplifting people. If you are looking for a healthcare organization where you can bring your best ""you"" to work, where you can make a difference, and where you can team-up with like-minded co-workers, then we are also looking for you. Join us!

We are currently seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA).

While working here, you will enjoy:

• Employee Engagement Activities
• Positive work environment
• Excellent Training
• Competitive Pay and Benefits

The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for providing physical therapy treatments to patients to facilitate increased independence and functioning under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Implements patient’s individualized treatment plan as established by the primary Physical Therapist
• Work with other members of the rehabilitation team to implement programs consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient
• Acts as an assistant to the Physical Therapist when the Physical Therapist is performing tests, evaluations and complex procedures
• Instructs patients, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the physical therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Physical Therapist

Qualifications:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program certified by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
• Must be licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required by the state of practice
• Requires good organizational and time management skills
• Requires good verbal and written communication skills