Physical Therapist Assistant

South Hadley Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; South Hadley (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Dental

Vision

PTO

Job summary

South Hadley Rehab and Nursing Center in South Hadley, MA is seeking a Full-time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join its new in-house therapy team.

The role offers an opportunity to work under new management, contribute to in-house rehab services, and collaborate with a supportive team and director of rehab. Competitive pay and benefits accompany this position.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Current state PTA license in good standing.
• CPR/BLS certification (required).
• Previous experience in a skilled nursing or subacute rehab setting preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer treatment to residents and patients with temporary or long-term disabilities to relieve pain, restore or improve function, and promote healing.
• Assure all treatment is delivered in accordance with an established plan of care.
• Provide clinical support and instruct patients, families, and caregivers.
• Monitor patient response to treatment intervention.
• Complete required forms and documentation in accordance with company policy and state/federal regulations.
• Consulting with patients to learn about their physical condition.
• Assessing and interpreting patient evaluations and test results.
• Developing treatment plans using a variety of treatment techniques.
• Creating personalized fitness-oriented health care programs for patients.
• Administering medically prescribed physical therapy treatments to relieve pain and improve mobility.
• Advising patients on exercise techniques.
• Advising patients and their families about in-home treatment options.
• Providing educational information about injury prevention, ergonomics and ways to promote physical health.
• Consulting and collaborating with other healthcare professionals.
• Documenting patient care history.
• Complying with rules, regulations, and procedures.

Education

PTA program graduate

Job description

South Hadley Rehab and Nursing Center located in South Hadley, MA has an exciting opportunity available for a Full-time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join their new in-house therapy team!

• Under new management

• In-house rehab

• Great team and DOR

• Great Pay

Responsibilities:

• administer treatment to residents and patients with temporary or long-term disabilities to relieve pain, restore or improve function, and promote healing

• Assure all treatment is delivered in accordance with an established plan of care

• Provide clinical support and instruct patients, families, and caregivers

• Monitor patient response to treatment intervention

• Complete required forms and documentation in accordance with company policy and state/federal regulations

• Consulting with patients to learn about their physical condition.

• Assessing and interpreting patient evaluations and test results.

• Developing treatment plans using a variety of treatment techniques.

• Creating personalized fitness-oriented health care programs for patients.

• Administering medically prescribed physical therapy treatments to relieve pain and improve mobility.

• Advising patients on exercise techniques.

• Advising patients and their families about in-home treatment options.

• Providing educational information about injury prevention, ergonomics and ways to promote physical health.

• Consulting and collaborating with other healthcare professionals.

• Documenting patient care history.

• Complying with rules, regulations, and procedures.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.

• Current state PTA license in good standing.

• CPR/BLS certification (required).

• Previous experience in a skilled nursing or subacute rehab setting preferred.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Career Advantages:

• In-House opportunity

• Practice in an environment built on integrity and progressive, ethical care

• Clinical expertise & training available

• Electronic documentation system

• Work collaboratively with a supportive team of therapists and nursing staff

Benefits:

• Medical Benefits

• Dental

• Vision

• PTO