Physical Therapy Assistant - Home Visits

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive insurance

Recognition programs

Retirement options

Job summary

Black Women's Mental Health Institute seeks a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to provide patient treatments, exercise instruction, and education in a home care setting. You will support PT plans, instruct patients in exercises, and monitor responses in a compassionate, community-focused environment.

The role requires current licensure, CPR certification, and a valid driver's license with transportation access; weekend rotations may be involved to ensure continuity of care for patients at

Qualifications

• Current licensure, registration, or certification to assist in physical therapy in the practice state.
• CPR certification, valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and access to transportation.
• Ability to work effectively in diverse home environments and participate in weekend rotations.

Responsibilities

• Following state-specific laws and supervising Physical Therapist's treatment plans.
• Instructing patients in active/passive exercises, gait, ADL, transfer, safety, and prosthetic training.
• Monitoring, recording, and reporting patient responses and condition changes to the healthcare team.
• Educating patients, families, and caregivers about therapy within the assistant's scope.

Skills

Lifting

Transferring

Mobility training

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

Job description

Seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to perform patient treatments, exercise instruction, and education aimed at enhancing patient well-being within a home care setting.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Following state-specific laws and supervising Physical Therapist's treatment plans.
• Instructing patients in active/passive exercises, gait, ADL, transfer, safety, and prosthetic training.
• Monitoring, recording, and reporting patient responses and condition changes to the healthcare team.
• Educating patients, families, and caregivers about therapy within the assistant's scope.

Qualifications

• Current licensure, registration, or certification to assist in physical therapy in the practice state.
• CPR certification, valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to transportation.
• Ability to work effectively in diverse home environments and participate in weekend rotations.

Preferred skills:

Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting, transferring, and assisting with mobility.

Compensation ranges from $32.20 to $57.96 hourly, based on productivity and experience, with additional benefits including comprehensive insurance, recognition programs, and retirement options.