Basic Life Support (BLS), Conferences, Documentation, Geriatrics, Hospital, Medical Diagnosis, Patient Education, Physical Therapy, Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Seminars, Statistics, Time Management, Treatment Plan
Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA) - 20 bed Transitional Care Unit
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.
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