Physical Therapist Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Advocate Healthcare of East Boston, a premiere senior care provider, is now hiring a Full-Time Physical Therapist Assistant to join our in-house therapy team!

***5k Sign on Bonus!***

With competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and leadership that will support you with your professional goals, Advocate Healthcare of East Boston is the place for you.

• Flexible schedule

• H1B Sponsorship Available

To be considered you will need

• Graduation from an accredited school of physical therapist assistant is required

• New Grads Welcome! 

• Experience with Net Health

Resident Care:

• Administering medically prescribed physical therapy treatments to relieve pain, improve or restore function, and promote healing

• Provides skilled physical therapy services/interventions in accordance with physician orders under the supervision of a Physical Therapist

• Responds to requests for service by relaying information and referrals to Physical Therapist

• Implements and modifies the patient’s physical therapy plan of treatment with PT supervision

• Measures & records patient’s motor function, strength, and muscle performance

• Monitor patient response to treatment intervention and modify treatment approach and directive as clinically appropriate with IDT collaboration

• Provide clinical support and education to patients, family members, and caregivers

• Ensure documentation is completed thoroughly and timely and complies with all company and state/federal regulatory requirements

Training/Education:

• Participate in collaborative care conferences

• Coordinate and provide training with Restorative Nursing and other Care staff

• Provide education and training to patient, caregiver, and community partners

• Assist with training and education of facility and professional partners

• Ensure compliance with mandatory education, training and competency programs

• Participation in PTA student development and educational programs