Physical Therapy Assistant - Milford Outpatient Rehab - Full Time

20 Elliot Hospital of the City of Manchester; Milford (NH); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career ladder advancement

New graduate mentoring

EPIC EMR integration

MedBridge access

Job summary

Elliot Health System is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to join the Milford Outpatient Rehab Department, located inside Hampshire Hills Athletic Club. The role requires 3+ years in outpatient orthopedics, an accredited PTA program graduate, NH PTA licensure, and CPR certification.

The schedule includes 32 hours per week with two nights until 7pm and a flexible overall plan. You will work with an integrated EMR (EPIC), benefit from mentoring for new graduates, and participate in professional

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program with an Associates degree.
• Licensed as a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) by state PTA board.
• CPR certification required.
• 3+ years’ experience in outpatient orthopedics.

Responsibilities

• Follow the physical therapy Plan of Care to provide skilled services.
• Review goals and adjust treatment plan with PT.
• Assess patient status and communicate progress to care team.
• Perform treatments within scope to promote functional outcomes.
• Instruct patients and families on home program and devices.
• Collaborate with aides and staff on plan of care and discharge planning.
• Document assessments and progress notes; submit charges for services.

Skills

PTA license

CPR certification

Outpatient ortho

Associates degree

Education

Associates Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Come work at the best place to give and receive care! Job Description: Physical Therapy Assistant for the Milford Outpatient Rehab Department locating inside Hampshire Hills Athletic Club | 32 hours a week on days with 2 nights until 7pm required. Schedule otherwise flexible. 3+ years’ experience in outpatient orthopedics. Rehabilitation Services – Outpatient Elliot Rehabilitation Services outpatient department consists of 8 clinics across the greater Manchester area. We offer physical, occupational and speech services across a multitude of specializations including orthopedics, neurological, pelvic floor, vestibular, geriatrics, pediatrics and oncology. We offer a multitude of educational opportunities to promote clinical growth and support staff with dedicated documentation time, mentorship programs and involvement in department projects. We encourage a culture of learning and process improvement while providing high quality, evidence-based therapy leading to positive patient outcomes. Elliot Health Systems Physical Therapy Clinic was Union Leader Readers’ Choice “GOLD” Medal Recipient for 2022 DNV Accreditation with IOS 9001 certification DNV Orthopedic Center of Excellence

We Offer

• Career Advancement – Clinical ladder opportunities
• Direct mentoring of new graduates
• Fully integrated EMR system (EPIC)
• Medbridge subscription for all clinical staff and integrated HEP within EMR
• Board certification reimbursement
• Continuing Education Reimbursement up to $4000 a year for full time employees

What You’ll Do

• Follows the physical therapy Plan of Care in providing skilled services to referred patients.
• Addresses completion of goals and recommends the physical therapist update the treatment plan, as applicable. Reviews short and long terms goals and their specific time frames.
• Assesses status of patient in relation to current plan of treatment and goals, communicating status either verbally or in writing to primary therapist and referrer, as well as other clinicians involved in the patient’s care.
• Performs treatments within scope of practice effectively and efficiently, to promote optimal functional outcome and attainment of patient centered goals.
• Instructs patient, family member(s), and other essential personnel in the use of home medical equipment as well as adaptive devices and the implementation of the home program.
• Works in collaboration with aides, and other essential personnel, in the implementation and revision of the Physical Therapy Plan of Care.
• Assists in establishing and implementing discharge plan.
• Documents assessments, treatment methods, communications with others, progress notes, home programs, discharge plans, and discharge summary. Submits charges for all services.

What You’ll Need

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program with a minimum Associates Degree required.
• Licensed as a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) by the state of NH Physical Therapy Governing Board Required.
• CPR certification required.
• 3+ years’ experience in outpatient orthopedics.

What Elliot Health System Has to Offer

• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees.
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage.
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
• Multiple onsite gym locations with FREE access for employees (plus yoga, personal training and more).

Work Shift

32 hours a week on days with 2 nights till 7pm required. Flexible schedule otherwise.

SolutionHealth is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. SolutionHealth is an integrated health system uniquely focused on providing access to high-value primary and specialty care that meets the growing needs of the communities we serve. Together, Southern New Hampshire Health and Elliot Health System, the founding members of SolutionHealth, are committed to innovative models of care and collaboration that improve the health and well-being of more than half of million residents of our region. We start with committing to do the right thing, for each patient, always.