PTA: Hands-On Rehab Pro | Weekly Pay & Benefits

Synchrony Rehab; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Synchrony Rehab is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to work under the direction of a Physical Therapist in a collaborative interdisciplinary setting. The PTA will implement treatment plans, document patient responses, and educate patients and families on exercise techniques and safety.

Responsibilities include supporting therapists in evaluating patient progress and ensuring comprehensive care while maintaining up-to-date documentation and collaborating with the team.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from an accredited program
• Experience: 0-1 years
• Must have and maintain a current, valid state PTA licensure or certification
• Current valid CPR certification, preferred

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans designed by Physical Therapists, including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques, and modalities (e.g., heat, cold, electrical stimulation).
• Observe patient responses to therapy, document their progress, and report findings and any concerns to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Observe and maintain up-to-date documentation related to patients' responses to therapy, document their progress, and report findings to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Provide instructions to patients and their families on exercise techniques, safety precautions, and strategies to support continued progress at home.
• Support Physical Therapists in evaluating patient needs and progress, providing additional observations and insights.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from an accredited program

Job description

Synchrony Rehab is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to work under the direction of a Physical Therapist in a collaborative interdisciplinary setting. The PTA will implement treatment plans, document patient responses, and educate patients and families on exercise techniques and safety.

Responsibilities include supporting therapists in evaluating patient progress and ensuring comprehensive care while maintaining up-to-date documentation and collaborating with the team.