Physical Therapy Assistant - Nantucket

Physical Therapy Assistant

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries.

Job Summary

As a Physical Therapy Assistant, you will treat patients requiring physical therapy under the direction of a Physical Therapist. Serves Physical Therapy Patients by reviewing physical therapist interpretations of patient evaluations and test results; interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; recommending options and courses of action to physical therapists; giving normal growth and development information; promoting wellness and health maintenance.

Essential Functions

• Observe patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on their responses and progress and provide results to physical therapist in person or through progress notes
• Fit patients for orthopedic braces, prostheses, or supportive devices, such as crutches as needed per site
• Instructs patients and their families in appropriate exercise program and in use of equipment
• Clean work area and check and store equipment after treatment
• Confer with physical therapy staff or others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, or coordinating treatment
• Document treatments and notes as needed

Qualifications

Education
Associate's Degree Physical Therapy Assistant required

Licenses and Credentials
Physical Therapist Assistant [MA]

Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver's License preferred
Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred

Experience
Experience completing internship or apprenticeship program preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. Teaching others how to do something. Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Managing one's own time and the time of others. Actively looking for ways to help people.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

57 Prospect Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$22.22 - $31.71/Hourly

Grade

5