Physical Therapist Assistant - Long Term Care
Webster, Massachusetts
Tide Health Group

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Overview

• Role: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
• Setting: Long Term Care (LTC)
• Location: Webster, Massachusetts
• Employment type: Temp
• Shift: Days
• Hours per day: 8
• Contract length: 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapy Assistant license in Massachusetts
• Physical Therapy Assistant (1 year of experience)
• Physical Therapy Assistant experience within the last year
• Experience in a Long Term Care or Rehabilitation setting

Job Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary treatment under the supervision and direction of a Physical Therapist
• Administer rehabilitation procedures including manual techniques, ambulation, therapeutic exercises, modalities, and use of supportive and assistive devices
• Assess patient progress and communicate with the supervising Physical Therapist to adjust treatments
• Report treatment effectiveness to the supervising Physical Therapist
• Provide consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers
• Communicate with the supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans
• Provide input for discharge summaries
• Document required information in the electronic documentation system and maintain patient records
• Record treatment minutes accurately
• Participate in required meetings, trainings, in-services, and conferences
• Work with the supervising Physical Therapist to obtain necessary DME or supplies
• Supervise and support students under the guidance of the Physical Therapist
• Follow APTA and state practice acts, code of conduct, and ethics

Additional Notes

• Must be submitted at the posted rate if requested rate is higher, the candidate will be redirected
• Productivity expectations: 90-93% for assistants