Physical Therapy Assistant - Nantucket

1575 Nantucket Cottage Hospital; Mikas Pond (MA); On-site; USD 63,598,000 - 90,669,000; Full time

Job summary

Nantucket Cottage Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to support patient care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. You will review therapist evaluations, interview patients, perform exams, and help outline treatment options.

Essential functions include observing responses, fitting assistive devices, delivering exercise instructions, and documenting progress. This role requires an Associate's Degree and preferred BLS certification; internship experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's Degree Physical Therapy Assistant required.
• Licenses and Credentials: Physical Therapist Assistant MA Class D Driver's License preferred; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred.
• Experience: Internship or apprenticeship experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe patients during treatments and report progress to the physical therapist.
• Fit patients for orthopedic braces or supportive devices as needed.
• Instruct patients and families in exercises and use of equipment.
• Document treatments and notes.
• Coordinate with staff to plan and adjust treatments.
• Maintain clean work area and equipment after sessions.

Skills

Observation

Patient instruction

Documentation

Team collaboration

Time management

Communication

Education

Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

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Job Summary

As a Physical Therapy Assistant, you will treat patients requiring physical therapy under the direction of a Physical Therapist. Serves Physical Therapy Patients by reviewing physical therapist interpretations of patient evaluations and test results; interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; recommending options and courses of action to physical therapists; giving normal growth and development information; promoting wellness and health maintenance.

Essential Functions

• Observe patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on their responses and progress and provide results to physical therapist in person or through progress notes
• Fit patients for orthopedic braces, prostheses, or supportive devices, such as crutches as needed per site
• Instructs patients and their families in appropriate exercise program and in use of equipment
• Clean work area and check and store equipment after treatment
• Confer with physical therapy staff or others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, or coordinating treatment
• Document treatments and notes as needed

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's Degree Physical Therapy Assistant required
• Licenses and Credentials: Physical Therapist Assistant [MA] Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver's License preferred Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred
• Experience: Experience completing internship or apprenticeship program preferred
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience
• Teaching others how to do something
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Managing one's own time and the time of others
• Actively looking for ways to help people

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasional (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasional (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasional (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type Onsite Work Location 57 Prospect Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America)

Pay Range $22.22 - $31.71/Hourly

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