Physical Therapy Aide

Seven Hills Foundation; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Enhanced Retirement Plan

Employer Match

Student Loan Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Home Mortgage Initiative

3 weeks vacation

11 Paid Holidays

Paid Personal Days

Paid Sick Time

Job summary

Seven Hills Foundation seeks a Physical Therapy Aide to support sensory integration and motor activities for program participants in Worcester. You will work with Exercise/Physical Therapists to improve fine and gross motor skills and promote personal growth.

The role is Monday–Friday, 7:30am–3:30pm, with a pay rate of $21.50/hour. Benefits for full-time employees include health insurance, enhanced retirement with employer matching, student loan and tuition assistance, home mortgage support,

Qualifications

• Assist therapists in implementing sensory integration and motor activities.
• Collaborate with therapists to design individualized and group activities.

Responsibilities

• Implement sensory integration, fine motor, gross motor, and activities of daily living as directed by Therapists and Program Managers.
• Collaborate with the therapeutic team to design and execute individualized and group-based activities tailored to participant needs.
• Assist in the development and follow-up of Day Habilitation Support Plans (DHSP), including attending case conferences.
• Provide assistance with personal care activities including dining, toileting, and transfers as needed.
• Support the implementation of behavior management strategies in coordination with the clinical team.
• Serve as a role model and provide staff training in therapeutic approaches.
• Foster a respectful, dignified, and culturally appropriate environment for individuals.
• Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team, collaborating with parents, guardians, and other professionals.
• Maintain an inventory of therapeutic materials and recommend appropriate purchases.

Skills

Sensory integration

Motor skills development

Collaborative teamwork

Activities of daily living assistance

Communication with therapists

Job description

• Join our team as a Physical Therapy Aide to support the development and implementation of sensory integration and motor activities for program participants.
• Work with Exercise/Physical Therapists to enhance fine and gross motor skills while promoting personal growth and goal achievement.

• Join our team as a Physical Therapy Aide to support the development and implementation of sensory integration and motor activities for program participants.
• Work with Exercise/Physical Therapists to enhance fine and gross motor skills while promoting personal growth and goal achievement.

Pay: $21.50/hour

Monday through Friday 730am-330pm

Benefits For Full-time Employees

• Health Insurance: Offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with generous company contribution.
• Enhanced Retirement Plan: 25%
• 33% Employer match based on tenure.
• Student Loan Assistance: Consolidation, counseling, & limited employer contribution!
• Discounted Tuition with College & University Partnerships!
• Tuition Assistance: Reimbursed or prepaid college coursework!
• Home Mortgage Initiative: Favorable down payment (3-5%), reduced closing costs co-paid by Seven Hills!

Work-Life Balance

• Generous Accrued Paid Vacation: 3 weeks in your first year!
• Vacation Cash-Out Option
• 3 Paid Personal Days
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Accrued Paid Sick Time Join us in making a difference at ASPiRE!, where every individual’s potential is supported and celebrated.

Responsibilities

• Implement sensory integration, fine motor, gross motor, and activities of daily living as directed by Therapists and Program Managers.
• Collaborate with the therapeutic team to design and execute individualized and group-based activities tailored to participant needs.
• Assist in the development and follow-up of Day Habilitation Support Plans (DHSP), including attending case conferences.
• Provide assistance with personal care activities including dining, toileting, and transfers as needed.
• Support the implementation of behavior management strategies in coordination with the clinical team.
• Serve as a role model and provide staff training in therapeutic approaches.
• Foster a respectful, dignified, and culturally appropriate environment for individuals.
• Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team, collaborating with parents, guardians, and other professionals.
• Maintain an inventory of therapeutic materials and recommend appropriate purchases.