Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Acute Rehab

Southcoast Health; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 40,749 - 56,206; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package

Generous earned time off package

Employee wellbeing program

403B retirement plan with company match

Tuition assistance / federal loan forgiveness programs

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Join Southcoast Health as a Physical Therapist Assistant at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, MA. This role involves providing patient care within the Rehabilitation Services under the guidance of a Team Leader.

Applicants must have an associate’s degree in Physical Therapy, a current Massachusetts license, and CPR certification. The position offers a competitive pay range of $29.58 to $40.80 per hour, inclusive of a benefits package and generous time off.

Qualifications

• Required to have an associate’s degree in Physical Therapy.
• Must hold a current Massachusetts license as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• CPR certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of patient care and related duties within Rehabilitation Services.

Skills

Physical therapy skills

CPR certification

Education

Associate's degree in Physical Therapy

Current Massachusetts license as a Physical Therapist Assistant

Job description

Community Focused. Care Driven. Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission – it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it.

Southcoast Health is a not‑for‑profit charitable health system with multiple hospitals, clinics, and facilities throughout southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island, providing inclusive, ethical workplaces and world‑class health care close to home.

Find out why Southcoast Health has been voted “Best Place to Work” for seven years in a row!

A Career at Southcoast Health Offers You

• A culture of well‑being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
• Generous earned time off package
• Employee wellbeing program
• 403B retirement plan with company match
• Tuition assistance / federal loan forgiveness programs
• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training
• Available to regular status employees scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours per week

Location: Charlton Memorial Hospital – Fall River, MA
Hours: 40 hrs per week
Shift: Day shift with every weekend and holiday rotation; 10‑hour days; every Sunday

Responsibilities

Under direction of an individually assigned Team Leader, Rehabilitation Services or designee, perform a variety of patient care and related duties within and in support of the Rehabilitation Services.

Qualifications

• An associate’s degree in Physical Therapy is required.
• Current Massachusetts license as a Physical Therapist Assistant is required.
• One year of experience is preferred.
• CPR certification required.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal influenza and COVID‑19, or be exempt for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying your choice to be exempt upon hire.
• Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.

Pay Range

USD $29.58 – $40.80 per hour.

Rotation Schedule Requirement

Every Sunday.

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.