Physical Therapy Assistant

1400 The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation in Boston, MA is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to administer and supervise therapeutic programs under a Physical Therapist. This full-time onsite role supports patient care across rehabilitation services and reports to the Assistant Director, Rehabilitation Services.

A Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy is required with at least 1 year of experience preferred. State licensure is required.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy required; additional certification preferred.
• 1 year of experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant preferred.
• State licensure as Physical Therapist Assistant required.
• Must meet competency and retraining requirements.

Responsibilities

• Administer and/or instruct patients in therapeutic exercises and activities, gait training, wound care, manual therapy techniques, ADL training and orthotic/prosthetic training.
• Administer modalities during the course of therapy such as whirlpool, heat/cold, US, paraffin, ES, TENS, CPM, traction and iontophoresis.
• Document and maintain treatment records per department policy.
• Collaborate with supervising Physical Therapist in planning the termination of patients’ services.
• Attend meetings as required and meet annual competency and retraining requirements.

Education

Associate's Degree Physical Therapy

Job description

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Job Summary Summary

The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for administering treatment programs as established and supervised by a Physical Therapist. This position reports to the Assistant Director, Rehabilitation Services and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

• Must be able to effectively interact appropriately to an individual’s intellectual level and physical ability with
• Administer and/or instruct patients in therapeutic exercises and activities, gait training, wound care, manual therapy techniques, ADL training and orthotic/prosthetic training.
• Administer modalities during the course of therapy such as, whirlpool, heat/cold, US, paraffin, ES, TENS, CPM, traction and iontophoresis, in accordance with professional association’s Standards of Practice and level of clinical ability.
• Comply with all departmental, hospital, and regulatory standards of patient care and safety.
• Monitor patients’ responses to treatment and modify treatment during sessions as indicated in collaboration with the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Reports observations of patients’ performance and responses to the therapy program to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Collaborate with supervising Physical Therapist in planning the termination of patients’ services.
• Document and maintain treatment records per department policy, “Documentation of Patient Care.”.
• Demonstrate commitment towards patient and departmental needs and goals through flexibility in patient scheduling, work schedules and teamwork.
• Identify own continuing education needs and demonstrates ongoing learning and professional development.
• Work effectively with Physical Therapist Assistant students, rehabilitation aides, and/or volunteers.
• Help maintain treatment areas, including general upkeep, alerting appropriate staff for equipment maintenance and repairs, and restocking of treatment supplies.
• Participate in non-patient care responsibilities such as scheduling, billing, record keeping, etc. in an active and punctual way.
• Demonstrate professional qualities such as initiative, follow-through, personal responsibility, and accountability, quality-oriented work and growth.
• Maintain established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, confidentiality, quality improvement program, safety, compliance, infection control, and environmental standards.
• Maintain professional growth and development through attendance at seminars, workshops, conferences or in-services, professional affiliations, or journals to stay abreast of current trends in field of expertise.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Meet annual competency and retraining requirements.
• Perform other functions/duties as requested.

Qualifications

Education

Associate's Degree Physical Therapy required and Other Certificate/Diploma Physical Therapy required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Licenses and Credentials

Physical Therapist Assistant [State License] - Generic - HR Only required

Experience

1 year of experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Maintain professional growth and development through attendance at seminars, workshops, conferences or in-services, professional affiliations, or journals to stay abreast of current trends in field of expertise.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Meet annual competency and retraining requirements.
• Perform other functions/duties as requested.

Additional Job Details

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type Onsite Work Location 100 North Beacon Street Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America) Pay Range $23.34 - $33.37/Hourly Grade 5

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EEO Statement: 1400

The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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