Physical Therapy Assistant

Fallon Community Health Plan, Inc.; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 44,324 - 63,128; Full time

Job summary

Fallon Community Health Plan, Inc. is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant in Worcester, MA, to provide and document comprehensive patient care under the supervision of licensed Physical Therapists. This position requires effective communication with patients and staff, as well as participation in departmental education programs.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate's degree from an accredited program, CPR certification, and a minimum of one year of experience working with elderly patients. A valid MA driver’s license is also essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience with elderly population.
• CPR certification or willingness to be certified within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate patient care under supervision.
• Document changes in patient’s physical/mental status.
• Implement treatment techniques as specified in plan of care.
• Provide clinical education/instruction of staff.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Documentation

Clinical instruction

Education

Associates degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program

Job description

Brief summary of purpose

Under general supervision of the Clinical Manager and Primary Therapist provides and documents the full range of Physical Therapy assistant treatments and tests to all categories of patients, supervises supportive personnel and participates in educational services. Acts as a clinical instructor and is responsible for teaching inter-department continuing education/in-services.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of Physical Therapist performs processes involved in the delivery of age-appropriate patient care. Provides care appropriate to the patient population served. Completes all required competency assessments.
• Identifies, reports and documents the need for modification of treatment techniques. Determines reports and documents possible cause(s) of change in patient’s physical/mental status, tolerance to treatment, unanticipated rate of progress. Determines appropriate modifications.
• Identifies, reports and documents acute changes in patient physiological status. Communicates acute changes in patient status to Physical Therapist. Modifies treatment as appropriate within plan of care.
• Implements appropriate treatment techniques as specified in therapist plan of care. Implements all treatment procedures as necessary for specific patient population under direction of Physical Therapist.
• Able to utilize all appropriate equipment per department protocols and standards.
• Communicate effectively with patients and caregivers. Provides and documents specific training related to patient’s dysfunction. Provides patients educational materials appropriate to patient and family needs.
• Provides clinical instructions to affiliate physical therapist assistant students. Accepts assigned students for designated clinical affiliation experiences. Actively cooperates with other personnel to achieve clinical education program objectives.
• Provides clinical education/instruction of staff. Actively participates in department’s clinical education program serving as an instructor for staff continuing education in-services.
• Meets department standards for scheduling and productivity.

Qualifications

Education, Licenses, certification and experience requirements

Associates degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program.

License/Certifications

• Driving your personal motor vehicle is an essential job function of this position and the following requirements apply: Must possess a valid drivers’ license, must attest to no disqualifiers per Driver Safety Policy, must possess and provide proof of minimal state required auto insurance, must have reliable transportation, licensure in Massachusetts or licensure pending via examination or reciprocity.
• CPR certification or willingness to be certified within 60 days of hire.

Experience

Minimum of 1 year experience with elderly population.

Pay Range Disclosure

In accordance with the Massachusetts Wage Transparency Act, the pay for this position is $39.00 per hour which reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay at the time of posting. Final compensation will depend on the candidate’s experience, skills, and fit with the role’s responsibilities.

EEO Statement

Fallon Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Location

US-MA-Worcester