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40hpw Physical Therapist Assistant
Plymouth, Massachusetts
Organization Facility: Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth Category: Therapy & Rehabilitation Job ID: JR48867 Date posted: 05/24/2024Job Type: Regular
Time Type: Full time
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
40hpw; 8 hour shifts (8:30a-5p); every other weekend and rotating holidaysJob Description:
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Performs physical therapy treatment procedures following treatment programs/plans established by the Physical Therapist.
- Follows established procedures and observes appropriate safety precautions in the application of heat, cold, light, sound, water, electricity, traction, massage and therapeutic exercise.
- Teaches patients and family when necessary, therapeutic exercises, body mechanics, use of adaptive equipment, ambulation with assistive devices, ADLs, use of wheelchairs, transfer techniques and special routines and/or programs.
- Assists the Physical Therapist in performing special tests and/or evaluations as needed.
- Maintain medical records with daily documentation of all care provided.
- Supervise and evaluate the function and technical performance of Aides and PTA students as needed.
It is understood that this is a summary of key job functions and does not include every detail of the job that may reasonably be required.
Education/Experience Required:
- Associate Degree from a Physical Therapist Assistant program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.
- One or two years of Physical Therapy clinical experience.
Registration/Certification:
- P.T.A. License.
- AHA BLS certification
Physical/Environmental Requirements:
This job requires frequent bending, carrying, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, stooping, walking and lifting over 10 lbs. There will be occasional need for climbing stairs, lifting in excess of 50 – 100 lbs and sitting. Constant use of hearing, sight and speech. Frequent use of smell and touch. Frequent keyboard and telephone use. Constant concentration and problem solving.
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement.
More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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