Physical Therapy Assistant

Tenet Healthcare; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare in Worcester, MA is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to support patient treatments under the direction of a Registered Physical Therapist. You will document treatments, perform measurements, and ensure equipment is ready for use for patients from neonatal to geriatric care.

The role requires an Associate of Physical Therapy Assistant, state licensure, and active U.S. military service veterans are acceptable; preferred one year of experience.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate of Physical Therapy Assistant
• Active U.S. military service members; or Veterans with any military service, training, or education verified and credited by an accredited PTA program is acceptable
• Licensure/Certification: State License

Responsibilities

• Performs selected tests and measurements as directed by the therapist
• Maintains documentation on all treatments
• Assures appropriate equipment performance before each use
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Documentation

Equipment checks

Patient care

Clinical tests & measurements

Education

Associate of Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

At the direction of a Registered Physical Therapist, performs patient treatments as indicated by the treatment plan. Documents treatments given, including frequent and objective measurements. Works with neonatal through geriatric patients with clinical competency. Completes established competencies for the position within the designated introductory period.

• Performs selected tests and measurements as directed by the therapist
• Maintains documentation on all treatments
• Assures appropriate equipment performance before each use
• Performs related duties as required.

Required:

• Education: Associate of Physical Therapy Assistant
• Active U.S. military service members; or Veterans with any military service, training, or education verified and credited by an accredited PTA program is acceptable
• Licensure/Certification: State License

Preferred:

• Experience: 1 year experience