Physical Therapy Assistant - outpatient

Physical Therapy Assistant

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.

Our Lexington location is looking for a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team of highly passionate physical and occupational therapists with the goal of providing exceptional care to our wide variety of patients. Our therapists specialize in treating patients with orthopedic, neurological, vestibular and pelvic health diagnosis along with orthotic fabrication. We collaborate closely with other hospital departments and foster teamwork to deliver high-quality care to our patients. As part of Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, a nationally recognized academic and teaching hospital, our team benefits from a dynamic, innovative environment that supports professional growth, interdisciplinary collaboration, and evidence-based practice. New grads and experienced Therapy Assistants are welcome.

Department benefits include:

• Flexible schedules
• Mentorship program
• Career ladder for professional growth/advancement
• 5 paid education days/Medbridge subscription
• Tuition reimbursement
• Full health and dental insurance
• 403B Match for retirement
• Generous earned time policy
• Free parking

Job Description:

Under the direct supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist and working within their scope of practice as part of a multidisciplinary team, the Physical Therapy Assistant implements rehabilitative programs that improve or restore physical function, alleviate pain and prevent dysfunction in patients with impairments, functional limitations, disabilities or changes in physical function and health status from injury, disease or other causes.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Treatment Planning and Intervention
• Patient Care Documentation
• Productivity/Statistics
• Training, Education, and Information Sharing
• Organizational Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Associates Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Licensure, Certification, Registration: Active MA Physical Therapy Assistant License
• Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
• Experience: Requires at least one year of experience typically gained in a healthcare or related environment.

Pay Range:

$30.20 - $40.65

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled