Physical Therapist Assistant

Job Overview

This position works in collaboration with a licensed Physical Therapist to provide patients in a variety of settings such as inpatient, transitional care, and outpatient settings with rehabilitative care as they work to regain movement and mobility due to illness, injury, aging, or other disorder. May also help patients manage pain, meet fitness goals, or prevent injury through such methods as heat or ice therapy, stretching, and massages as well as other activities.

Hours: Full-Time, Days 8-4:30 with required weekend rotation and holidays

Location: Lowell Territory

Minimum Qualifications:

1.Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapy

2.Physical Therapy Assistant license.

3. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

4. One (1) year of related experience.

5. Depending on the role, a current driver’s license may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

1.Two (3) years of community health experience.

Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listedbelow are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

1Provides care and services that are planned, delegated and supervised by the Physical Therapist, in accordance with the plan of care.

2.Documentation of services is in compliance with agency policies and professional standards.

3.Visit notes are prepared for each visit and contain:Therapy provided and response by the patientTeaching performedObjective data of the patient and Communicates to the licensed therapist, the patient’s condition, the patient’s response to services furnished by the assistant, and the need to change the plan of care.

4When directed, participates in in-service education, staff meetings, record review and in reviewing client/patient care policies.

5Sessions are planned within a reasonable time after receiving notification and are made at times beneficial to patient

6Completes all required documents according to quality and industry standards in a timely manner

7Maintains a safe, therapeutic environment for the patient.

8Changes in the patient’s condition are reported and reviewed with the registered therapist.

9. Works effectively with patients, families, co-workers and other community agencies/resources.

10. Educates the patient and family per the care plan.

11Participates in assuring the coordination of services to patients.

12Participates in IDT meetings in care coordination.

13Complies with policies and procedures including: Does not cancel confirmed assignments without approval from immediate supervisorGives adequate notification of schedule changesTime/day sheets are accurately completed on timeImmediately notifies office in the event of lateness or job related problems

14. Demonstrates a knowledge and understanding of what to report to the CEO or Chief Compliance Officer when concerns of corporate compliance arise.

15. Ensures compliance within guidelines set forth by regulatory agencies (DPH, ERISA etc.) and demonstrates compliance with Tufts Medicine Care at Home policies and procedures.

16. Practices confidentiality principles set by the agency and federal HIPAA/HITECH guidelines.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salaries and benefits that start on day one!
• 403(b) retirement with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Fleet Car Program