Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA

AccentCare; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Professional development

401(k) matching

HSA/FSA

Job summary

AccentCare in Fall River is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for home health. This full-time position supports a licensed Physical Therapist, manages a patient caseload, and participates in interdisciplinary team care following agency policies.

The PTA educates patients and families, documents treatment outcomes, and travels to patient locations within Fall River and surrounding areas. Requires an associate degree, active license, CPR, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Associates degree from an accredited school of Physical Therapy.
• Active PT license in the state of operation.
• CPR certification required.
• Must possess and maintain valid driver’s license for travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and document treatment per physician orders and policy.
• Document interventions, treatment plans and progress notes.
• Educate patients and families on care plans and home safety.
• Collaborate with supervising therapist and interdisciplinary team.
• Attend meetings and contribute to patient care planning.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient education

Education

Associates degree (PT)

PT license

CPR certification

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Overview

Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA, Home Health

Location: Fall River

Position: Physical Therapist Assistant

Position Type: FT

Remote/Virtual Position: No

Coverage Area: Fall River and Surrounding areas

Find Your Passion and Purpose as a Physical Therapist Assistant

Salary: $70,000.00- $77,000.00

Schedule: M-F 8-5

What You Need To Know

The Physical Therapy Assistant, under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, is responsible for providing treatment to patients, functioning as a member of the interdisciplinary team, provides patient and family education and counseling regarding concerns, planning, implementing and modifying treatment procedures, maintaining appropriate documentation according to policies and procedures and current standards of practice. The Physical Therapist Assistant manages a caseload in conjunction with supervising therapist and in accordance with agency productivity standards, attends and participates in patient and other conferences and agency in-services as assigned.

Be the Best Physical Therapy Assistant You Can Be

• Associates degree from an accredited school of Physical Therapy


• Have a valid license, registration, or permit to practice in state of agency operation


• Must possess and maintain valid CPR certification while employed in a clinical role


• Must be a licensed driver who can travel to all business locations


• Be able to implement care plans and communicate any findings or changes in regards to patients back to the Physical Therapist and physician


• Ability to educate patients and their families in basic home safety and medical equipment safety

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care and documents treatment in accordance with physicians orders, agency policy and patient needs.


• Documents appropriate interventions, approaches, strategies, materials and establishing treatment priorities.


• Provides organized and efficient patient treatment which includes advising, educating and counseling the patient.


• Presents pertinent patient information to supervising therapist and keeps team informed of patient status.


• Provides appropriate skilled treatment to patients according to patient needs and within the parameters set by the agency and payer.


• Seeks and accepts assistance from team members in treatment planning and intervention.


• Accurately documents, completes and submits daily notes, assists with other required forms in a timely manner to prevent interruptions in patient care.


• Meets agency productivity standards and uses work hours efficiently.


• Attends and participates in agency meetings and committees as assigned.


• Appropriately negotiates the patient\' s participation in treatment, treatment times and treatment plans.

Our benefits include

• Medical, dental and vision coverage


• Paid time off and paid holidays


• Professional development opportunities


• Company-matching 401(k)


• Flexible spending and health savings accounts


• Wellness offerings such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance and access to Calm, a meditation, sleep and relaxation app


• Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones and fellow employees


• Company store credit for your first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees


• And more!

Why AccentCare?

Come As You Are

At AccentCare, you’re part of a community that cares — for patients and each other. You can rest assured we offer equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age or disability.