Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Athena Health Care Systems; Plymouth (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Competitive pay

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Athena Health Care Systems is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for Plymouth Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. The role offers up to $40 per hour with weekly pay and provides essential resident treatments under physician's orders.

Qualifications include an Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant, a Massachusetts PTA license, and strong communication skills. Benefits include competitive pay, holiday pay, and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Massachusetts PTA license.
• Associate's Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from an accredited program.
• Strong communication skills for patient interaction.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct resident treatments according to the care plan.
• Participates in clinical program development.
• Documents activities per clinical documentation system.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Ability to work under stress

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.

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 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 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).