Seeks to provide or enhance staff, patient and family education through continuing education courses/seminars and review of current relevant literature. Function independently and implement appropriate treatment and plans according to patient diagnosis and status under the direction of a registered PT.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Bradford, MA
Job Type
Part-time
Website
https://www.whittierhealth.com/
Description
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital - Bradford Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA) - 20 bed Transitional Care Unit MUST be a licensed LPTA Per Diem: $40-$43 $5 weekend differential
Primary Responsibilities:
Function independently and implement appropriate treatment and plans according to patient diagnosis and status under the direction of a registered PT.
Complete documentation (flow sheets, weekly progress notes, discharge summaries) and statistics on a timely basis.
Delegates appropriate duties to physical therapy assistants, aides and supportive personnel.
Coordinates and organizes a full treatment caseload.
Attends and reports at team conferences (TC), treating team conferences (TTC) and family team conferences (FTC).
Seeks to provide or enhance staff, patient and family education through continuing education courses/seminars and review of current relevant literature.
Prerequisites:
Associates degree in physical therapy from an APTA accredited program.
Current licensure by the Board of Allied Health Professionals, Commonwealth of Massachusetts or application for the same.
APTA in Massachusetts and/or New Hampshire chapter of APTA membership preferred.
Certification in BLS of Adult, Child and Infant.
Demonstrated pursuit of continuing education courses relative to the field of physical therapy.
Knowledge, experience, and competency in dealing with adult rehabilitation and geriatric age group.