Physical Therapist Assistant, Outpatient, Hyde Park

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Position: Physical Therapist Assistant

Department: Hyde Park Rehabilitation Services

Schedule: Full Time, day shift

Located at 890 River Street in Hyde Park, MA

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POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Rehabilitation Therapies Supervisor/Manager, Physical Therapist Assistants (PTA) have the great responsibility of assisting Physical Therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures, as directed. They assist in all treatment including therapeutic exercise, massage, electrical stimulation, paraffin baths, thermal modalities, traction and ultrasound. They are clinically skilled to perform advanced manual skills including joint mobilization, stretching, and taping to carry out PT specific plan of care. Ages of patients range from pediatric to geriatric populations. The PTA will document all progress and modify specific treatments appropriate to patient need based on the scope of treatment established by Physical Therapist, helping people with physical and functional deficits reach their maximum potential of independence. The Physical Therapist Assistant practices in collaboration with all other members of the interdisciplinary team, and participates in the department's educational activities and programs. Opportunities exist to provide temporary coverage to other areas within the Rehabilitation Department as needed. Is encouraged to assist in interdisciplinary research.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

Work requires an Associates Degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant from an accredited institution.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

• Work requires a current Commonwealth of Massachusetts Physical Therapist Assistant license or eligibility status.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Workers Certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

EXPERIENCE:

1-3 years experience preferred but not required.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge of geriatric, pediatric, musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, integumentary, and cardiopulmonary physical therapy.
• Work requires interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with patients, families and various members of the health care team.
• Work requires analytical abilities to implement and progress appropriate treatment programs.
• Excellent English communication skills (oral and written).
• Bilingual or multi-lingual skills (beyond that of English) appropriate to the patient population served is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage time and assignments. IND123

Compensation Range:

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being.

NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

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