Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Athena Health Care Systems; Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Holiday pay

Overtime pay for hourly Employees

Career advancement opportunities

Exclusive employer discount program

Employer-paid life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Vacation and personal time

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Plymouth Rehabilitation & Health Care Center is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant to support a general rehab caseload under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.

The role offers up to $40 per hour with weekly pay. Applicants should have an accredited PTA degree, MA license, and CEU compliance; new graduates are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from an accredited program.
• CEU's per state licensure requirements.
• Massachusetts PTA license required; new graduates welcome.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct resident treatments under a physician's order per plan of care.
• May perform additional administrative duties as assigned by Rehab Program Manager.
• Consult with and train patients, residents and caregivers.
• Document activities according to the clinical documentation system.
• Contribute to team meetings and program development; monitor efficiencies with supervisor.
• Demonstrate ongoing learning to stay current in the field.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Associate's Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant

Massachusetts PTA license

Job description

We are hiring a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our dynamic care team at Plymouth Rehabilitation & Health Care Center!

Up to $40 an hour with weekly pay.

As a PTA, you assist in the provision, collection of assessment data, and direct treatment to a general rehab caseload under the direction and supervision of a Physical Therapist and participate in clinical program development.

Education & Experience:

• Associate's Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from an accredited program.
• CEU's per state licensure requirements.
• Must possess a Massachusetts PTA license.
• New graduates welcome!

Duties & Responsibilities:

• May perform additional assigned administrative duties such as assigned by the Rehab Program Manager.
• Under a physician's order provides direct resident treatments in accordance with an established plan of care. Treatment venue includes individual, supervised, and group.
• Contributes to the team meeting and decision making process as defined by the program.
• Consults with and trains patients, residents and caregivers.
• Monitors efficiencies on an ongoing basis in collaboration with supervisor.
• Documents activities according to the company's clinical documentation system on a timely basis.
• Demonstrates consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.
• Participates in clinical program development and implementation.
• Demonstrates ability for continuous new learning to remain current in the field.

Specific Requirements:

• Ability to function effectively in multi-faceted systems and to interact effectively with all levels of staff and customers.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Standing and walking for significant amounts of time is necessary.
• Communication skills needed for directing staff, customer relations, marketing activities.
• Ability to perform documentation needs, manipulations of equipment and direct patient care.
• Requires intense attention and concentration.
• Ability to cope with periodic stress associated with changing census and staffing demands.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage time effectively for self and others.
• Ability to deal with a wide range of personality types, ages, and diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to articulate and comprehend the English language.

Benefits:

• Competitive and Weekly Pay
• Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees
• Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Exclusive Employer Discount Program

Available for Eligible Team Members:

• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Vacation and Personal Time
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals are encouraged to apply. Our facility follows federal and state guidelines regarding staff vaccinations. Our policy requires all staff to be up to date with COVID and flu vaccinations, or acknowledge a declination of the vaccination(s).