Physical Therapy Assistant — Growth & Premium Benefits

Cambridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium compensation

Great benefits package

Professional growth & stability

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Cambridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to provide on-site therapy under a supervising PT. The role requires MA licensure, an associate degree in physical therapy, and strong communication with residents and staff.

Geriatric experience is preferred; must have valid driver's license and reliable transportation. The PTA will work collaboratively with the care team, maintain progress notes, and ensure compliance with regulations and facility

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides Physical Therapy plan of treatments and modalities according to established treatment plans 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 Physical Therapy and practices within acceptable professional standards.
• Complies with all facility policies and procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality of facility and resident information.
• Respects all residents and resident rights.
• Reports all instances of potential resident abuse, neglect, and misappropriation of resident property immediately.
• Follows sanitation and infection control policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Supervision

Training

Independence

Education

Associate's degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Cambridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to provide on-site therapy under a supervising PT. The role requires MA licensure, an associate degree in physical therapy, and strong communication with residents and staff.

Geriatric experience is preferred; must have valid driver's license and reliable transportation. The PTA will work collaboratively with the care team, maintain progress notes, and ensure compliance with regulations and facility