Physical Therapist Assistant PTA VNA Full Time

Physical Therapist Assistant

In collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, provides therapeutic services as part of the rehabilitation process, under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.

Compensation Pay Range: $28.30 - $40.50

Essential Functions

• Patient Care
  • Provides appropriate and comprehensive treatments in accordance with established departmental and discipline specific standards of care and practice and within insurance parameters as required
  • Implements patient care using evidence based practice
  • Practices within the legal boundaries of Massachusetts license and other professional and governmental agencies
  • Directs other licensed and non-licensed personnel as required, such as Rehab aides and volunteers. Delegates duties to other staff appropriately understanding their role, knowledge and capability
  • Follows the organization's infection control standards
  • Maintains patient safety practices throughout all instances of patient care
  • Implements appropriate treatment interventions based on established goals and plan of care
  • Provides patient education and/or home exercise program as necessary
  • Interacts with patients and family in a compassionate manner, demonstrating confidence, empathy, sensitivity and patience
  • Supports South Shore Health and department mission, vision and values
  • Adheres to South Shore Health policies and procedures
• Documentation/Billing
  • Follows department standards for completing all documentation and charge entry
  • Writes clear and complete documentation that reflects the patient's current status and ongoing needs
  • Adheres to all South Shore Health and department guidelines and standards for documentation regarding timeliness, accuracy and completeness
  • Takes responsibility to provide accuracy during handoff
  • Accurately performs all aspects of charge capture including entering charges that reflect the documented treatment provided, application of appropriate modifiers, charge correction, co-treatment and concurrent/group treatment sessions
• Productivity
  • Strives to meet 100% productivity standard for primary area(s)
• Technology
  • Possesses a willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology and procedures that continue to develop in their role and throughout the organization
  • Embraces technological advances that allow us to communicate information effectively and efficiently
  • Accurately uses all software applications as needed for job performance
• Communication
  • Communicates effectively with staff, peers, colleagues, patients and family members in all manners of communication (written, verbal, non-verbal)
  • Appropriately uses all forms of South Shore Health communication in accordance with standard practices
  • Responds in a timely manner when feedback is requested
• Professional Development
  • Assumes responsibility for maintaining ongoing professional development
  • Embraces change in clinical practice based on evolving advances in evidence
  • Demonstrates willingness to provide supervision of clinical students
  • Demonstrates awareness of performance initiatives and incorporates them into practice
  • Establishes and strives to achieve annual goals
  • Takes advantage of learning opportunities for professional growth such as attending in-services, conferences, and/or reading professional articles
• Professional Behaviors
  • Maintain a professional and appropriate manner of conversation
  • Maintain composure during stressful situations
  • Complete clinical and non-clinical tasks as well as assigned activities according to policies, practice guidelines and assigned deadlines
  • Utilize critical thinking and problem solving in day to day operations as well as in emergent situations
  • Communicates appropriately and effectively following chain of command
  • Demonstrates dependability and flexibility in meeting the scheduling needs of the department

Job Requirements

Minimum Education - Required: Associates degree from accredited physical therapy assistant school

Minimum Work Experience: One (1) year clinical experience preferred; rehabilitation experience desirable.

Required Licenses / Registrations: PTA - Physical Therapist Assistant, Maintain active Physical Therapy Assistant license to practice in Massachusetts

Required Classes/Skills: BLS - Basic Life Support