An Elliott PT Physical Therapist Assistant in Hingham, MA will carry out an individualized program of physical therapy as part of a patient’s Care Team under the direction of an Elliott PT Physical Therapist. Each patient’s program will include treatment, planning, implementation, education, and communication to maximize a patient’s progress toward achieving functional goals. Physical Therapist Assistants in Hingham, MA will maintain a positive working relationship with other health professionals and collaborate with clinical and admin team members to promote a strong, team-centered workspace.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure the most successful outcome for the patient by implementing the best known treatment interventions based on the plan of care established by the Physical Therapist
- Treatment interventions to include but not limited to: therapeutic exercise and activity, manual therapy techniques, patient education, functional training in self-care and home management, work conditioning and hardening, and supplying durable medical equipment (as per APTA guidelines and State Practice Acts)
- Promptly and thoroughly documents patient care, daily treatment notes, outcomes to treatment, limitations and progressions in our EMR
- Communicates regularly with the Physical Therapist regarding the patient’s status, plan of care, and appropriate progressions for optimized care
- Will assist the Physical Therapist as necessary and appropriate regarding discharge planning when the patient has received maximum benefit from therapy with progression to bi-annual and/or annual PT visits
- Monitors and maintains essential patient care and safety during all treatment sessions; seeks guidance from the Physical Therapist when necessary
- Participates in continuing education to continually improve skills and abilities and stay abreast of current technologies/practices
- Maintains a full caseload according to your expected commitment of patient visits per week
- Provide support and demonstrate respect to all other EPT team members
- Adhere to all state and federal physical therapy assistant standards, guidelines, and laws.
- Ensure compliance with JCAHO and patient confidentiality.
- Uphold all of EPT core values.
- Act as EPT ambassador for select group(s) and participate in quarterly community outreach events
- Exhibits a high degree of courtesy, tact, and poise when interacting with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals under the guidance of a Physical Therapist
- Adjusts to fluctuating peaks in patient flow, acuity, and other operational demands while maintaining quality.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
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Qualifications:
- Active state physical therapy assistant license
- Ability to understand and adhere to established policies, procedures, and protocols
- Commitment to excellence and high standards
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
- Ability to manage priorities and workflow
- Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
- Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
- Able to work collaboratively with multiple health professionals in a busy and complex environment using tact, diplomacy, and discipline
- Strong charting/documentation skills
- Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds
- Bilingual skills are a plus
Active state physical therapy assistant licenseAbility to understand and adhere to established policies, procedures, and protocols Commitment to excellence and high standards Excellent written and oral communication skills Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills Ability to manage priorities and workflow Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions Able to work collaboratively with multiple health professionals in a busy and complex environment using tact, diplomacy, and discipline Strong charting/documentation skills Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds Bilingual skills are a plus
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