Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Inpatient

SouthCoast Health; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Earned Time Off

Tuition assistance / loan forgiveness

401B retirement plan

Job summary

Southcoast Health in Fall River, MA is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant-Inpatient for day-per diem shifts at Charlton Memorial Hospital. The role supports Rehabilitation Services and requires a Massachusetts PTA license and CPR certification.

An Associate Degree in Physical Therapy is required, with 1 year of experience preferred. Vaccination against influenza and COVID-19 (or approved exemption) is required. Compensation is based on experience.

Qualifications

• Associates 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.
• Vaccination against seasonal influenza and COVID-19 or approved exemption after hire.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Team Leader, perform patient care and related duties within and in support of the Rehabilitation Services Department.

Skills

CPR certification

PTA license MA

Education

Associates Degree in Physical Therapy

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 Southeast Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.

Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted 'Best Place to Work' for 7 years in a row!

We are searching for a talented Physical Therapy Assistant-Inpatient

Hours:Per Diem

Shift: Day shift with minimum one weekend shift every 4 weeks, 2 minor holidays 1 major; shift varies

Location: Charlton Memorial Hospital - Fall River, MA

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 who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Under direction of 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 Department.

• An Associates Degree in Physical Therapy is required.
• Current Massachusetts license as a Physical Therapist Assistant is required.
• One (1) year of experience is preferred.
• CPR certification required.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.
• Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.