Physical Therapy Assistant II - 40hrs/Day Shift

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate's degree in Physical Therapy required

• Licensure as a PTA in Massachusetts required

• Current American Heart Association BLS certification required

• Five (5) years experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant (inclusive of inpatient and outpatient services) required; must meet departmental criteria for Level 2 Therapist.

• Demonstrated leadership skills and clinical proficiency required

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Administer and/or instruct patients in therapeutic exercises and activities, gait training, wound care, manual therapy techniques, ADL training, and orthotic/prosthetic training.

• Administer modalities during the course of therapy such as, whirlpool, heat/cold, US, paraffin, ES, TENS, CPM, traction and iontophoresis, in accordance with professional association's Standards of Practice and level of clinical ability.

• Monitor patients' response to treatment and modify treatment during sessions as indicated in collaboration with the supervising Physical Therapist.

• Report observations of patients' performance and responses to the therapy program to the supervising Physical Therapist.

• Collaborate with supervising Physical Therapist in planning the termination of patients' services.

• Document and maintain treatment records per department policy "Documentation of Patient Care."

• Demonstrate leadership in department by proactively identifying and implementing improvement opportunities, effective problem solving, and exhibiting effective interpersonal skills

• Serve as member of long standing departmental or hospital committee(s), such as, quality improvement, education program planning, competency plan, peer review, The Joint Commission, safety, Falls, ITEP, Wellness, Pain, Wound/Skin, Rounds, Documentation, etc.

• Oversee PTA or PT students in collaboration with Physical Therapist.

• Participate in short term departmental and hospital committee work and task forces as required.

• Demonstrate ongoing learning/skill building, advanced clinical proficiency and function as a resource to coworkers through self-study and research, formal continuing education, and/or advanced college curriculum, and offer in-service education to colleagues.

• Identify own continuing education needs and demonstrate ongoing learning and professional development.

• Work effectively with Physical Therapist Assistant students, rehabilitation aides, and/or volunteers.

• Help maintain treatment areas, including general upkeep, alerting appropriate staff for equipment maintenance and repairs, and restocking of treatment supplies.

• Participate in non-patient care responsibilities such as scheduling, billing, record keeping, etc. in an active and punctual way.

• Maintain established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, confidentiality, quality improvement program, safety, compliance, infection control, and environmental standards.

• Maintain professional growth and development through attendance at seminars, workshops, conferences or in-services, professional affiliations, or journals to stay abreast of current trends in field of expertise.

• Attend meetings as required.

• Meet annual competency and retraining requirements.

• Perform other functions/duties as requested.