Description

Physical Therapy Assistant
Location: Worcester, MA
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Long Term Care

Location

Worcester, MA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary treatment interventions to patients with physical functioning disorders under the supervision and direction of a Physical Therapist.
• Administer rehabilitation procedures including manual techniques, therapeutic exercises, ambulation, modalities, and use of supportive and assistive devices.
• Assess patient progress and communicate with the supervising Physical Therapist to adjust treatment plans accordingly.
• Document all required clinical information in the electronic documentation system and accurately record treatment minutes per regulatory requirements.
• Provide consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers related to physical disorders.
• Participate in required meetings such as patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and rehabilitation meetings, as well as required trainings and in-services.

Required Qualifications

• Active Massachusetts PTA license required at time of submission.
• Minimum of 1 year of PTA experience required.
• Long Term Care (LTC) or rehabilitation setting experience required.
• Adherence to APTA standards, state practice acts, code of conduct, and professional ethics.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• New graduates with completed Level II clinical experience will be considered.
• Experience supervising or supporting students in a clinical setting.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a supportive long term care environment utilizing evidence-based practice to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.
• Overtime and holiday pay available.