Physical Therapy Assistant

Personal Healthcare Management LLC; Everett (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium Compensation

Great Benefits Package

Professional Growth

Stability

Job summary

Personal Healthcare Management LLC in Everett, MA seeks a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for full-time support in patient rehabilitation. You will deliver PT plans under on-site supervision, coordinate with care teams, and contribute to residents’ functional goals.

The ideal candidate holds an MA license as PTA, an associate degree in PT, and preferred geriatric experience. Excellent communication and the ability to work both independently and within a team are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a current unencumbered MA license as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Graduate of an accredited school with an Associate's degree in Physical Therapy.
• Geriatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides Physical Therapy treatments and modalities under the supervision of a licensed PT.
• Communicates effectively with residents with various impairments.
• Train/supervise subordinate staff as needed.
• Relates information about residents' conditions to the care team.
• Assists in planning, organizing and implementing department goals and policies.
• Documents resident progress toward PT goals.
• Completes daily activity schedule and progress notes per policy.
• Provides education to residents, staff and families as directed.
• Complies with federal and state rehab regulations.
• Completes documentation to meet professional standards and regulatory requirements.
• Strives to meet productivity targets and initiates corrective actions for non-attainment.
• Assists in ordering equipment for facility and residents.
• Maintains current professional knowledge of PT practice.

Skills

Geriatric experience

Professional communication

Independent and team work

Education

MA license as Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Associate's degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

New Rate: (Up To $40/hr)

We offer the Following:

• Premium Compensation

• Great Benefits Package

• Professional Growth & Stability

Job Type:

Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance

Qualifications/Experience:

• Must have a current unencumbered MA license as an Physical Therapy Assistant

• Graduate of an accredited school with an Associate's degree in Physical Therapy

• Geriatric experience preferred

• A current unrestricted driver's license and dependable transportation

• Ability to professionally communicate with internal and external resources

• Ability to function independently as well as part of a team

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides Physical Therapy plan of treatments and modalities according to the established treatment plans as assigned, under the on-site supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist

• Must effectively communicate with residents with visual, speech, auditory, cognitive, physical and emotional impairments

• Must possess the ability to train/supervise and discipline subordinate staff

• Must be able to relate information regarding a resident's condition

• Must possess the ability to assist in planning, organizing and implementing the goals, objectives and policies and procedures of the department

• Documents resident progress toward Physical Therapy goals

• Completes Daily Activity Schedule and progress notes per facility policy and as directed by the Physical Therapist

• Provides resident, staff and family education as directed

• Complies with Federal and State regulations related to rehabilitation therapy

• Completes all documentation to comply with professional standard and regulatory requirements

• Strives to meet productivity / efficiency goals and self-initiates corrective action plan for non-attainment

• Assists in ordering necessary equipment for the facility and residents

• Maintains current professional knowledge of practice of Physcial Therapy and practices within acceptable professional standards

• Complies with all facility policies and procedures

• Maintains confidentiality of facility and resident information

• Respects all residents all resident rights

• Reports all instances of potential resident abuse, neglect, and misappropriation of resident property immediately

• Follows sanitation and infection control policies and procedures

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All pay rates and bonuses are paid and/ or awarded to employees based on the facilities policy and/ or the CBA, depending on the position.

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