Physical Therapist Assistant - Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital

Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital - Bradford Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA) Inpatient Per Diem: $40-$43 Full-Time: $33-$39 $5 weekend differential Primary Responsibilities Function independently and implement appropriate treatment and plans according to patient diagnosis and status under the direction of a registered PT. Complete documentation (flow sheets, weekly progress notes, discharge summaries) and statistics on a timely basis. Delegates appropriate duties to physical therapy assistants, aides and supportive personnel. Coordinates and organizes a full treatment caseload. Attends and reports at team conferences (TC), treating team conferences (TTC) and family team conferences (FTC). Seeks to provide or enhance staff, patient and family education through continuing education courses/seminars and review of current relevant literature. Prerequisites Associates degree in physical therapy from an APTA accredited program. Current licensure by the Board of Allied Health Professionals, Commonwealth of Massachusetts or application for the same. APTA in Massachusetts and/or New Hampshire chapter of APTA membership preferred. Certification in BLS of Adult, Child and Infant. Demonstrated pursuit of continuing education courses relative to the field of physical therapy. Knowledge, experience, and competency in dealing with adult rehabilitation and geriatric age group. Benefits offered for Full Time 401k - offered to PD as well Paid Sick, Vacation and Holiday Medical, Dental, Vision Basic Life at no cost Supplemental Life and Term Life Accident, Hospital and Critical Illness policies Short and Long Term Disability policies Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Account #J-18808-Ljbffr Whittierhealth