About the role
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital - Bradford Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA) - 20 bed Transitional Care Unit MUST be a licensed LPTA Per Diem: $40-$43 $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, Child and Infant. * Demonstrated pursuit of continuing education courses relative to the field of physical therapy. * Knowledge, experience, and competency in dealing with adult rehabilitation and geriatric age group.
Benefits offered for Per Diem: * 401k * Paid Sick Time