Physical Therapist Assistant - Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital

Whittier Health Network; Bradford (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Sick leave

Medical & Dental

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

HSA

FSA

Job summary

Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital - Bradford is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA) for inpatient care. The role offers per diem ($40-$43) or full-time ($33-$39) with a $5 weekend differential. Must hold MA licensure or be actively applying and be BLS certified.

Team-focused with emphasis on documentation and patient education. Responsibilities include independent treatment planning under a PT, comprehensive documentation, and coordinating a full caseload.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in physical therapy from an APTA accredited program.
• Current licensure by the Board of Allied Health Professionals, Commonwealth of Massachusetts or application for the same.
• APTA in Massachusetts and/or New Hampshire chapter of APTA membership preferred.
• Certification in BLS of Adult, Child and Infant.
• Demonstrated pursuit of continuing education courses relative to the field of physical therapy.
• Knowledge, experience, and competency in dealing with adult rehabilitation and geriatric age group.

Responsibilities

• Function independently and implement appropriate treatment and plans according to patient diagnosis and status under the direction of a registered PT.
• Complete documentation (flow sheets, weekly progress notes, discharge summaries) and statistics on a timely basis.
• Delegates appropriate duties to physical therapy assistants, aides and supportive personnel.
• Coordinates and organizes a full treatment caseload.
• Attends and reports at team conferences (TC), treating team conferences (TTC) and family team conferences (FTC).
• Seeks to provide or enhance staff, patient and family education through continuing education courses/seminars and review of current relevant literature.

Skills

Licensed LPTA

BLS certified

Inpatient care

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in physical therapy

APTA MA/NH membership preferred

Job description

Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital - Bradford
Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA)
- Inpatient
MUST be a licensed LPTA
Per Diem: $40-$43
Full-Time: $33-$39
$5 weekend differential

Primary Responsibilities:

• Function independently and implement appropriate treatment and plans according to patient diagnosis and status under the direction of a registered PT.
• Complete documentation (flow sheets, weekly progress notes, discharge summaries) and statistics on a timely basis.
• Delegates appropriate duties to physical therapy assistants, aides and supportive personnel.
• Coordinates and organizes a full treatment caseload.
• Attends and reports at team conferences (TC), treating team conferences (TTC) and family team conferences (FTC).
• Seeks to provide or enhance staff, patient and family education through continuing education courses/seminars and review of current relevant literature.

Prerequisites:

• Associates degree in physical therapy from an APTA accredited program.
• Current licensure by the Board of Allied Health Professionals, Commonwealth of Massachusetts or application for the same.
• APTA in Massachusetts and/or New Hampshire chapter of APTA membership preferred.
• Certification in BLS of Adult, Child and Infant.
• Demonstrated pursuit of continuing education courses relative to the field of physical therapy.
• Knowledge, experience, and competency in dealing with adult rehabilitation and geriatric age group.

Benefits offered for Full Time:

• 401k - offered to PD as well
• Paid Sick, Vacation and Holiday
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Basic Life at no cost
• Supplemental Life and Term Life
• Accident, Hospital and Critical Illness policies
• Short and Long Term Disability policies
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account