Physical Therapy Assistant, 24 Hours Days, University Campus

UMass Memorial Health; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 35,817 - 52,348; Part time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Worcester, MA is seeking a part-time Physical Therapy Assistant to support rehabilitation under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. You will provide group and individual treatments to improve neuromuscular and functional abilities, educate patients on exercises and compensatory strategies, and assist with discharge planning as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications include an Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited PTA program,

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited PTA program.
• Current MA PTA license and eligibility to practice.
• Successful completion of PTA board examination.

Responsibilities

• Provide group and individual treatment to improve neuromuscular, musculoskeletal and ADL functions.
• Educate patient and caregivers on exercises, safety and home programs.
• Document care in medical records and assist with therapy billing and program quality.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Associates degree in Physical Therapy (PTA)

Massachusetts PTA license

Board Examination of PTA

Job description

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $25.83 - $38.36

Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details: Monday through Friday

Scheduled Hours: 8:00-4:30

Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 24

Cost Center: 10020 - 3880 Physical Therapy

Union: SHARE (State Healthcare and Research Employees)

This position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Under supervision of Physical Therapist, assists in all activities involved in rehab of patients with physical dysfunction. Performs treatments to alleviate physical dysfunction using manual, functional and physical agent modality techniques. Participates in departmental activities to assure smooth operations and facilitate program enhancement.

Major Responsibilities

• Provides group and individual treatment to restore and/or maximize neuromuscular, musculoskeletal and activity of daily living functions. Educates patient in exercise, compensatory strategies and life management skills to promote wellness and prevent health decompensation. Addresses age specific needs for populations treated including infants and children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics and frail elderly.
• Educates patient, family and other caregivers in therapy program and goals. Participates in patient care meetings, collaborates with team members, assists discharge planning.
• Assesses effect of treatment rendered and communicates recommendation for program changes to supervising therapist.
• Documents care provided in medical record and completes therapy billing.
• Completes department statistics. Assists in maintenance of orderly, safe and efficient working environment. Assists with inventory and purchasing as assigned.
• Delegates appropriate tasks to rehabilitation aides, students and volunteers, overseeing quality of care and supervising performance. Provides student supervision according to professional practice standards.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities

• Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
• Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
• Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
• Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
• Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
• Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

Position Qualifications

License/Certification/Education:

• Associates degree in Physical Therapy from accredited PTA school.
• Current license to practice Physical Therapy in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Successful completion of Board Examination of PTA.

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

Work is considered medium. Position requires work indoors in a patient care environment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.