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 accurately in the electronic documentation system, including treatment minutes, and maintain patient records per regulatory and company requirements.
- Participate in patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, rehabilitation meetings, and required facility trainings and in-services.
- Provide consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers related to physical disorders.
Required Qualifications
- Active Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license in the state of Massachusetts.
- Minimum of 1 year of PTA experience, or new graduate with completed Level II clinical experience.
- Long Term Care (LTC) or rehabilitation setting experience.
- Adherence to APTA standards, state practice acts, code of conduct, and professional ethics.
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience utilizing evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.
- Experience supervising or supporting students in a clinical setting under Physical Therapist guidance.
Why Join Us
- Work in a supportive long term care environment with a collaborative rehabilitation team.
- Overtime and holiday pay available, offering additional earning potential.