PT Outpatient

Reporting to the Rehabilitation Therapies Supervisor/Manager Physical Therapist Assistants (PTA) have the great responsibility of assisting Physical Therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures as directed. They assist in all treatment including therapeutic exercise massage electrical stimulation paraffin baths thermal modalities traction and ultrasound. They are clinically skilled to perform advanced manual skills including joint mobilization stretching and taping to carry out PT specific plan of care. Ages of patients range from pediatric to geriatric populations. The PTA will document all progress and modify specific treatments appropriate to patient need based on the scope of treatment established by Physical Therapist helping people with physical and functional deficits reach their maximum potential of independence. The Physical Therapist Assistant practices in collaboration with all other members of the interdisciplinary team and participates in the departments educational activities and programs. Opportunities exist to provide temporary coverage to other areas within the Rehabilitation Department as needed. Is encouraged to assist in interdisciplinary research.

Education: Work requires an Associates Degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant from an accredited institution.

Certificates Licenses Registrations Required: Work requires a current Commonwealth of Massachusetts Physical Therapist Assistant license or eligibility status. Current BLS for Healthcare Workers Certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Experience: 1-3 years experience preferred but not required.

Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of geriatric pediatric musculoskeletal neuromuscular integumentary and cardiopulmonary physical therapy. Work requires interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with patients families and various members of the health care team. Work requires analytical abilities to implement and progress appropriate treatment programs. Excellent English communication skills (oral and written). Bilingual or multi-lingual skills (beyond that of English) appropriate to the patient population served is a plus. Ability to work independently and effectively manage time and assignments.

Compensation Range: 26.92- 37.74

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education experience skills and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements as well as business/organizational needs internal equity and market-competitiveness. In addition BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes but is not limited to benefits (medical dental vision pharmacy) discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases Flexible Spending Accounts 403(b) savings matches paid time off career advancement opportunities and resources to support employee and family well-being. NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

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