Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist Assistant at Shrewsbury Rehab and Nursing! Join Our Team! Shrewsbury Rehabilitation and Nursing at Southgate, a 5-star rated facility, is seeking a skilled and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. As a valued member of our staff, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a highly trained team of professionals to deliver exceptional rehabilitation services to our patients. Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive treatments to patients under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, according to MA state practice guidelines Assist in identifying appropriate patients and referring them to rehab accordingly Document patient participation and progress in an accurate and timely fashion, and obtain the co-signature of the Physical Therapist Ensure MD orders are obtained for treatments, recertifications, and discharges Assist with other documentation requirements as indicated and according to state guidelines Attend facility and rehab meetings as needed Act as a rehab delegate to the interdisciplinary team Participate in scheduling of patients as needed Complete billing and bill patients ethically and accurately for physical therapy services rendered Cover other therapists' patient caseload during absence as necessary Supervise junior PTA staff members or students as needed Maintain a professional relationship with co-workers, facility staff, patients, and patient families Provide in-service education regarding patient care or physical therapy services to rehab staff, facility staff, hospitals, and/or community as needed Comply with all facility and safety policies and procedures Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours, and project a professional image at all times Requirements: Graduate of an accredited university with a BA or Associates degree in Physical Therapy recognized by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Holds current license and/or registration in the state of Massachusetts Ability to transfer patients, lift weights, transport patients, and perform treatment on the mat What We Offer: Competitive hourly rate of $40-$44 Opportunities for professional growth and development Collaborative and supportive work environment Flexible scheduling options #J-18808-Ljbffr Shrewsburyhc