We are hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our dynamic care team at Parsons Hill Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Worcester!
Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your professional and personal life.
As a PTA, you assist in the provision, collection of assessment data, and direct treatment to a general rehab caseload under the direction and supervision of a Physical Therapist and participate in clinical program development.
Education & Experience:
- Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from an accredited program.
- CEU’s per state licensure requirements.
- Current licensure by the applicable state agency where required.
- Prior clinical experience preferred but not required.
- New graduates welcome!
Duties & Responsibilities:
- May perform additional assigned administrative duties such as assigned by the Rehab Program Manager.
- Under a physician’s order provides direct resident treatments in accordance with an established plan of care. Treatment venue includes individual, supervised, and group.
- Contributes to the team meeting and decision making process as defined by the program.
- Consults with and trains patients, residents and caregivers.
- Monitors efficiencies on an ongoing basis in collaboration with supervisor.
- Documents activities according to the company’s clinical documentation system on a timely basis.
- Demonstrates consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.
- Participates in clinical program development and implementation.
- Demonstrates ability for continuous new learning to remain current in the field.
- May perform additional duties as requested by supervisor.
- Participates in quality improvement activities.
Specific Requirements:
- Ability to function effectively in multi-faceted systems and to interact effectively with all levels of staff and customers.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Standing and walking for significant amounts of time is necessary.
- Communication skills needed for directing staff, customer relations, marketing activities.
- Ability to perform documentation needs, manipulations of equipment and direct patient care.
- Requires intense attention and concentration.
- Ability to cope with periodic stress associated with changing census and staffing demands.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage time effectively for self and others.
- Ability to deal with a wide range of personality types, ages, and diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Ability to articulate and comprehend the English language.
Athena’s Benefits:
- Competitive and Weekly Pay
- Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees
- Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Exclusive Employer Discount Program
We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.
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