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

Physical Therapist Assistant

Location

• Rockland, Massachusetts

Employment Type

• Temp

Shift

• Days

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(n) Long Term Care setting
• Experience in a(n) Rehabilitation setting

Key Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitative treatment under the supervision of a Physical Therapist
• Use manual techniques, ambulation, therapeutic exercises, modalities, and supportive or assistive devices as part of the rehabilitation plan
• Assess patient progress and communicate updates to the supervising Physical Therapist
• Document required clinical information and treatment minutes in the electronic documentation system
• Participate in required meetings, trainings, in-services, and conferences
• Help obtain necessary durable medical equipment or supplies with the supervising Physical Therapist
• Supervise and support students under the guidance of the Physical Therapist

Practice Expectations

• Follow APTA and state practice acts, code of conduct, and ethics
• Active state licensure when applicable