Physical Therapist Assistant OR PTA

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)Location: Peabody, MA 01960 Contract: 13 weeks Shift: 8 hours; Days 8am - 4:30pm Guaranteed hours by week: 40Roles and ResponsibilitiesWe are looking for an attentive physical therapist assistant to help physical therapists with their sessions. The physical therapist assistant is responsible for massaging patients, sanitizing treatment areas, and setting up therapy equipment. To be successful as a physical therapist assistant you must have excellent interpersonal skills. A good physical therapist assistant has the strength to lift and move patients with mobility problems.Physical Therapist Assistant ResponsibilitiesAnswer phone calls.Schedule appointments.Massage and stretch muscles where necessary.Set up therapy equipment.Sanitize therapy area.Lift or move patients.Monitor patients during sessions.Guide patients through exercises where necessary.Brief patients and their families on after-therapy care.RequirementsActive state PTA License.BLS & ACLS (AHA).Minimum 1 years of current/recent PTA experience is required.