Physical Therapy Assistant (The Schwartz School)

Meeting Street; Dartmouth (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Generous PTO

13 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

An educational organization located in Massachusetts is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support therapists in evaluating clients and implementing treatment programs. The ideal candidate will have an Associate degree in Physical Therapy and the required licensure. This role offers competitive pay and generous benefits including PTO and medical coverage.

Qualifications

• Must have licensure as a physical therapist assistant from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
• Valid CPR and First Aid training required.

Responsibilities

• Assist registered/licensed physical therapist with evaluations of clients.
• Implement individual treatment programs under the guidance of a therapist.
• Maintain documentation for treatment and communication with families.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

Associate of Science Degree in Physical Therapy

Licensure in Physical Therapy

Job description

Description

Looking for a rewarding career that makes a difference in children’s lives? Look no further and join the team at Meeting Street! Meeting Street is a special place of learning, where children of all abilities have the opportunities to reach their fullest potential.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Generous PTO
• 13 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision and MORE

Duties

• Assists registered/licensed physical therapist by providing information for the evaluation of functional capabilities of clients on assigned caseload.
• Implements individual treatment programs addressing specific IEP goals with measurable outcomes under the guidance and direction of a registered/licensed physical therapist.
• Maintains written documentation for treatment provided and communication with families in accordance with agency formats, in a professional manner, and in compliance with an established time frame.
• Provides instruction and guidance to ensure that the clients’ goals are integrated into a comprehensive program.

Values and Commitment

Meeting Street believes the dignity of each person is paramount. We recognize that our community’s future strength rests firmly on our commitment to our values of respect, compassion, integrity, inclusivity, and excellence. To uphold these commitments, we expect all employees to recognize and properly respond to racism and other forms of injustice.

It is our policy to recruit, hire, train, transfer and promote employees, and to ensure that all other employment practices (i.e. salary and benefits administration, education and training programs, and social and recreational programs) are administered without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, gender, sexual preference or orientation, gender expression or identity, age, national origin or ancestry, legally recognized disability, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, military status, socioeconomic background, homelessness or any other characteristic or category protected by law. It is also our policy to protect employees and applicants from any coercion, retaliation or discrimination for filing a complaint or assisting in any investigation pursuant to the equal opportunity laws.

Learn more about us at https://www.meetingstreet.org

Requirements

• Associate of Science Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant field from PATA approved program.
• Licensure as a physical therapist assistant from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health
• Valid CPR and First Aid training.