Physical Therapist Assistant

LHC Group; Northbridge (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant in Northbridge, Massachusetts. The role involves building relationships with patients, providing treatment, and educating them to enhance their well-being. The position offers opportunities for career growth and continuing education in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Continuing education opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth possibilities

Qualifications

• Must have a current license for physical therapy assistance.
• CPR certification is required.
• Valid driver's license and access to transportation needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform treatments and provide exercise instruction to patients.
• Document and report patient responses to supervising PT.
• Coordinate care with the healthcare team.

Skills

Patient Education

Exercise Instruction

Documentation

Education

Current license to assist in physical therapy practice

Current CPR certification

Job description

Summary

We are hiring for a Physical Therapy Assistant.

At LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust, fostering meaningful connections with patients, their families, colleagues, and communities. Find a home for your career here.

As a Physical Therapy Assistant, you can expect:

• The ability to build trusted therapist-patient relationships in person
• Continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Independence and autonomy
• Career growth possibilities

Bring your passion for serving others and your drive for advancing healthcare quality.

Responsibilities

The Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA, LPTA) performs treatments, provides exercise instruction, and educates patients to improve their well-being, following the established plan of care.

• Follow all state laws governing physical therapy in home care, perform only procedures qualified and trained for, and recommend changes to the supervising PT as needed.
• Instruct and assist patients with exercises, gait, functional activities, ADL, transfers, safety, and prosthetic training.
• Observe, document, and report patient responses and condition changes to the supervising PT, nurse, and/or physician. Coordinate care with the healthcare team.

Instruct patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare team members within the scope of practice.

Education and Experience

License Requirements:

• Current license, registration, or certification to assist in physical therapy practice in the state
• Current CPR certification
• Valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and access to transportation

Company Overview

LHC Group is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. We offer benefits supporting your physical and emotional wellbeing. Review our comprehensive benefits here.

Caretenders VS of Boston, LLC, part of the LHC Group family, is a preferred post-acute care partner delivering high-quality, cost-effective care across various settings. Our shared purpose: It's all about helping people.