Physical Therapy Aide — Outpatient Rehab Support

Jobtailor; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

New England Baptist's Outpatient Rehabilitation Center in Chestnut Hill is seeking a dedicated assistant to provide Physical Therapy support under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. You will help with exercises, patient instruction, documentation, and infection control while assisting with administrative duties.

Ideal candidates hold a related Bachelor's degree and BLS/Heart Saver certification, with flexibility to travel to Dedham as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in a related field such as Exercise Physiology or Athletic Training.
• American Heart Association Heart Saver certification or BLS required.
• Ability to work under the guidance and direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
• Ability to travel to Dedham on an as-needed basis.
• Ability to provide patient instruction, document performance, report patient responses, maintain supplies, perform administrative duties, and comply with infection control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing Physical Therapy services under guidance of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Support a mixed patient population including Spine Center, post-operative, and general orthopedic injuries.
• Provide delegated treatments, routine exercises, functional activities, flexibility and strength measurements.
• Instruct patients on correct exercise form and equipment usage.
• Orient new patients to equipment and its use.
• Document patient performance in daily flow sheets.
• Report patient responses to treatment to the primary therapist.
• Maintain departmental supply inventory.
• Assist with telephone answering, copying materials, and other office duties.
• Support infection control by changing linen, cleaning mats and equipment, and clearing clutter.
• Travel to the Dedham Outpatient Care Center as needed.

Skills

Patient Instruction

Documentation of Patient Performance

Infection Control Procedures

BLS Certification

Heart Saver Certification

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Physiology or related field

Tools

Rehabilitation Equipment

Flow Sheets

Job description

New England Baptist's Outpatient Rehabilitation Center in Chestnut Hill is seeking a dedicated assistant to provide Physical Therapy support under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. You will help with exercises, patient instruction, documentation, and infection control while assisting with administrative duties.

Ideal candidates hold a related Bachelor's degree and BLS/Heart Saver certification, with flexibility to travel to Dedham as required.