Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - $1,504 per week in Worcester, MA

Physical Therapy Assistant
Location: Worcester, MA
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: $1,504 per week
Shift Information: 5 days x 8 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job ID: 875494


Estimated Weekly Gross: $1,504.74



Job Title


Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Location


Worcester, MA | Long Term Care

Schedule / Job Type


Contract | Days | Onsite | Expected 8-hour shifts; overtime may be available at 1.25x hourly rate, including holidays

Key Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary treatment interventions to patients with physical functioning disorders 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 treatment plans accordingly in the clinical record
• Document all required clinical and regulatory information in the electronic documentation system, including accurate recording of treatment minutes
• Participate in patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, rehabilitation meetings, and other required facility meetings
• Provide consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers related to physical disorders

• 1+ years of PTA experience required
• Long Term Care (LTC) or rehabilitation experience required
• Active Massachusetts PTA license required at time of submission
• Adherence to APTA standards, state practice acts, code of conduct, and professional ethics

• New graduates may be considered with completed Level II clinical experience (Level I observation experience alone is not sufficient)
• Experience supervising or supporting students in a clinical setting
• Familiarity with electronic documentation systems used in rehabilitation or long term care settings

• Opportunity to work in a long term care setting with a focus on evidence-based rehabilitative practice
• Holiday and overtime pay may be available, offering additional earning potential