PTA – Geriatric Rehab: Meaningful Mobility & Growth

Elderwood; Boston (MA); Presencial; USD 43.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

West Roxbury Health & Rehabilitation Center is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to join our rehabilitation team. You will provide skilled therapy under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist while building meaningful relationships with residents and helping them achieve their individualized goals.

Work with Physical Therapists, nursing staff, and other professionals to support resident progress, promote independence, and improve quality of life through personalized

Formación

• Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program required.
• Current state license or eligibility for licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant required.
• Current CPR/BLS certification required.
• Long-term care or skilled nursing experience preferred.
• Experience working with geriatric and subacute rehabilitation populations preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with residents, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Compassionate, dependable, and resident-focused approach to care.
• English language proficiency required.

Responsabilidades

• Assist the Physical Therapist in planning, developing, and implementing individualized treatment programs for residents.
• Provide skilled physical therapy treatments according to the established plan of care and within the scope of practice.
• Assist residents in improving mobility, strength, balance, coordination, and functional abilities.
• Monitor resident progress and document observations, treatments, and outcomes accurately and timely.
• Maintain clinical documentation, treatment records, and departmental reports according to regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members regarding resident progress, care planning, and discharge recommendations.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on therapy techniques and recommendations to support continued progress.
• Manage assigned caseload by coordinating individual and group treatment sessions.
• Follow safety, infection control, and regulatory standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Educación

PTA program completion

PTA license eligibility

Descripción del empleo

West Roxbury Health & Rehabilitation Center is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to join our rehabilitation team. You will provide skilled therapy under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist while building meaningful relationships with residents and helping them achieve their individualized goals.

Work with Physical Therapists, nursing staff, and other professionals to support resident progress, promote independence, and improve quality of life through personalized