Travel PTA: SNF Rehab Specialist

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association; Hartford (VT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association seeks a Travel Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Physical Therapy Assistant to provide supervised physical therapy services in a skilled nursing setting. The role focuses on patient rehabilitation goals and collaborative care with PTs.

Responsibilities include implementing physician-prescribed plans, assisting with therapeutic exercises, operating equipment, and documenting patient progress, while educating patients and caregivers.

Qualifications

• Licensed PTA in Vermont and New Hampshire or hold a compact license.
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Preferred: At least one year of experience in a home health care setting.

Responsibilities

• Providing supervised physical therapy services to support patient rehabilitation goals.
• Implementing treatment plans prescribed by physicians and adjusted after evaluations by a registered Physical Therapist.
• Assisting with active and passive exercises, operating specialized equipment, and observing patient responses.
• Educating patients and caregivers on treatment procedures and maintaining accurate documentation.

Skills

Patient care

Equipment operation

Documentation

Communication

Education

PTA program graduate

Job description

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association seeks a Travel Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Physical Therapy Assistant to provide supervised physical therapy services in a skilled nursing setting. The role focuses on patient rehabilitation goals and collaborative care with PTs.

Responsibilities include implementing physician-prescribed plans, assisting with therapeutic exercises, operating equipment, and documenting patient progress, while educating patients and caregivers.