OverviewHealthPro Heritage has a great Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) opportunity!
Need: Full-time, Part-time, and PRN
Location: Quabog Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center in West Brookfield, MA!
Setting: Long-term Care
Compensation: $37-40 hourly depending on experience
Full-time Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Free 360 CEUs, long-term disability, short-term disability, Flexible Spending Account, Paid Time off (PTO), Critical illness insurance, Hospital indemnity insurance, Wellness program, Accident insurance, Legal plan, Identity theft protection, Pet insurance, and TicketsatWork.
Part-time Benefits: 401k, Dental, Vision and Free 360CEU's
Perks:
- Treat a diverse caseload including orthopedic, neurological, cardiac, pulmonary, and stroke patients.
- Modern, spacious rehab gym with updated therapy equipment and treatment modalities.
- Work alongside an experienced interdisciplinary team of PTs, OTs, SLPs, nursing, and case management.
- Consistent therapy staffing promotes continuity of care and strong patient relationships.
- Opportunity to help patients return home through functional training, home safety recommendations, and discharge planning.
- Therapy services provided up to 7 days a week, allowing for a steady caseload and collaborative scheduling.
- Supportive, patient-centered environment focused on individualized treatment plans and maximizing patient outcomes.
- Beautiful location overlooking the West Brookfield Town Common with a welcoming, community-focused atmosphere.
Responsibilities
- Patient Care: Assist in implementing treatment plans designed by Physical Therapists. Provide direct patient care including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and modality applications.
- Treatment and Education: Monitor and document patient progress, report observations to the Physical Therapist, and educate patients and families on treatment protocols, exercises, and self-care techniques.
- Documentation: Accurately document patient treatments, progress, and responses in compliance with facility policies and regulatory standards.
- Collaboration: Work closely with Physical Therapists, other healthcare professionals, and support staff to ensure coordinated patient care and effective treatment outcomes.
Qualifications
- Education: Associates degree in Physical Therapist Assisting from an accredited program.
- Licensure: Valid state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant, or license eligible
- Skills: Strong assessment, diagnostic, and therapeutic abilities with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficient in using diagnostic tools, therapy equipment, relevant software, and electronic health record systems, with a proven ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
