Physical Therapist Assistant - Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital

Job description

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, Ch...