Physical Therapy Assistant 40 per hour

ACM Staffers; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ACM Staffers recherche un Assistant Physiothérapeute dévoué et compatissant pour un poste à temps plein d'un an à Somerville, MA. Dans ce rôle, vous aiderez les étudiants à améliorer leur mobilité et à atteindre leurs objectifs de réhabilitation sous la supervision d'un physiothérapeute. Vos responsabilités incluront l'assistance à la mise en œuvre des plans de traitement, la surveillance des progrès et l'éducation des étudiants et de leurs familles.

Qualifications

• Connaissance de la terminologie médicale essentielle pour la communication efficace.
• Expérience de travail avec des populations gériatriques est un plus.
• Doit avoir une licence valide d'Assistant Physiothérapeute du MA.

Responsibilities

• Assister les physiothérapeutes licenciés dans la mise en œuvre des plans de traitement.
• Surveiller les progrès des étudiants et rapporter les changements.
• Maintenir une documentation précise des notes de progrès.

Skills

Connaissance de la terminologie médicale

Expérience avec les populations gériatriques

Compréhension de l'anatomie

Familiarité avec les pratiques de physiothérapie

Education

Licence d'Assistant de Physiothérapie du MA

Job description

Come work for a company that understands the needs of therapists!

Boston Speech Therapy is a local, woman/therapist owned company.

We are seeking to fill a full-time, one-year contract position for a PTA in a school setting in Somerville, MA.

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will work under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to help students recover from injuries, improve mobility, and enhance their overall physical function. You will play a vital role in providing quality care addressing students' mobility goals in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed Physical Therapists in implementing treatment plans/goals for patients
• Monitor student progress and report changes to the supervising therapist
• Educate students and their families on rehabilitation techniques and home exercise programs
• Maintain accurate documentation of progress notes
• Ensure a safe and clean environment
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize student outcomes

Experience

• Knowledge of medical terminology is essential for effective communication within the healthcare team
• Experience working with geriatric populations is preferred, particularly in skilled nursing facilities or acute care settings
• Familiarity with physical therapy practices
• Strong understanding of anatomy to assist in developing appropriate treatment strategies
• Previous experience in schools will be beneficial for this position

Join us in making a difference in the lives of our patients as we work together to promote healing and recovery through dedicated physical therapy assistance.

Requirements

You must have a valid MA Physical Therapy Assistant License.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting