Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

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

We offer the Following:

• Premium Compensation
• Great Benefits Package
• Professional Growth & Stability

Job Type:Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Qualifications/Experience:

• Must have a current unencumbered MA license as an 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

Essential Job Functions:

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

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All pay rates and bonuses are paid and/ or awarded to employees based on the facilities policy and/ or the CBA, depending on the position.