Physical Therapy Assistant - Per Diem (The Schwartz School)

Meeting Street; North Dartmouth (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Generous PTO

13 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

A local educational and service organization in North Dartmouth is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to support children's therapeutic needs. Responsibilities include assisting in client evaluations, implementing treatment programs, and maintaining documentation. Candidates must have an Associate Degree in the field, licensure, and valid CPR/First Aid training. Join a compassionate team dedicated to the values of respect and integrity.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist registered/licensed physical therapist with client evaluations.
• Implement treatment programs based on IEP goals.
• Maintain documentation for treatment provided.
• Provide instruction to integrate clients' goals into programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Instruction and guidance abilities

Education

Associate of Science Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

Physical Therapy Assistant (The Schwartz School)

Looking for a rewarding career that makes a difference in children’s lives? 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.

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.

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 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