Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA - Acute Care, Per Diem

Cambridge Health Alliance; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Cambridge Health Alliance is seeking a Per Diem Physical Therapist for the CHA Cambridge Hospital. The role involves treating patients in an acute care inpatient setting and participating in performance improvement and in-service programs. Qualifications include MA licensure and AHA BLS certification, with preference for candidates who have acute care experience. New graduates are welcome to apply. The organization is committed to discrimination-free employment practices and providing equal opportunity in the workplace.

Qualifications

• MA licensure and current AHA BLS certification required.
• Acute care, home care, or SNF experience preferred.
• New grads considered.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients in acute care inpatient settings.
• Participate in performance improvement and in-service programs.
• Complete all documentation and administrative duties.

Skills

MA licensure

AHA BLS certification

Bilingual

Job description

Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital

Work Days: Weekdays with weekend shifts as needed

Category: Physical Therapy

Department: Cambridge Hospital Rehab

Job Type: Per Diem

Work Shift: Various Shifts

Hours/Week: Per Diem

Union Name: Non Union

Job Purpose

In accordance with Cambridge Health Alliance policies and procedures, and APTA guidelines and code of ethics, this employee treats patients in the acute care inpatient setting. The position is part of a team in a teaching environment with a diverse patient caseload. The employee participates in performance improvement program, and in-service program as well as completing all documentation and administrative duties appropriately.

Qualifications/Requirements

• MA licensure and current AHA BLS certification required.
• Acute care, home care, or SNF experience preferred.
• New grads considered.
• Bilingual a plus.

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.