Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - VNA / Homecare

Southcoast Health System, Inc.; Seekonk (MA); On-site; USD 40,749 - 56,206; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous Earned Time Off Package

Employee Wellbeing Program

403B Retirement Plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Southcoast Health System, Inc. is seeking a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant for VNA Rehab covering Seekonk and Rehoboth. Applicants must have an Associates Degree in Physical Therapy and two years of related experience. Key responsibilities include working with patients to prevent disability and relieve pain, with travel 3 or more times weekly. The position offers competitive pay between USD $29.58 and $40.80 per hour, a culture of well-being, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must possess highly effective interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including experience with software, database, and electronic records.
• Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Responsibilities

• Work with patients to prevent disability and relieve pain under direction of Clinical Manager.
• Develop, improve, or restore motor function and maintain physical performance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Associates Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Overview

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

Hours: 40hrs

Shift: Day shift with 1 holiday a year & 1 sat every 6 weeks; 8:00am - 4:30pm

Location: VNA Rehab – This is a FT PTA position to cover Seekonk & Rehoboth primarily with Swansea and Somerset overflow

Travel: Driving on average 3 or more times per week required

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.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Clinical Manager and the Registered Physical Therapist, work with patients to prevent disability, relieve pain, develop, improve or restore motor function and maintain maximum physical, emotional, social and mental performance within the persons capabilities.

Qualifications

• An Associates Degree in Physical Therapy is required.
• Two (2) years of related experience required.
• Home care experience preferred.
• Must possess and demonstrate highly effective interpersonal, customer service and communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including experience with various software, database and electronic records programs preferred.
• Must be licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant by the Board of Registration in Medicine of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and may be required in Rhode Island, subject to geographic area assignment.
• CPR certification is required.

Pay Range

USD $29.58 - USD $40.80 /Hr.

Rotation Schedule Requirement

1 holiday a year & 1 sat every 6 weeks