Physical Therapist Assistant
4 days ago
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Exemption Status:
Non-Exempt
Schedule Details:
Monday through Friday
Scheduled
Hours:
8-4pm
Shift:
- Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)
Hours:
32
Cost Center:
Phy Therapy Plus Whitney Fld
This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.
At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities.
Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve.
We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other.
And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Physical Therapy Assistant assists physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures.
May, in accordance with State laws, assist in the development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, document the progress of treatment, and modify specific treatments in accordance with patient status and within the scope of treatment plans established by a physical therapist.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Job duties specific to this position:
Under the direction of a Physical Therapist, instructs, motivates, safeguards and assists patients as they practice exercises and functional activities.
Observes patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on their responses and progress, and provides results to physical therapist in person or through progress notes.
Confers with physical therapy staff or others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment.Secures patients into or onto therapy equipment.
Administers active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, aquatic physical therapy, and heat, light, sound, and electrical modality treatments.
Communicates with or instructs caregivers and family members on patient therapeutic activities and treatment plans.Measures patients' range-of-joint motion, body parts, and vital signs to determine effects of treatments.
Monitors operation of equipment and record use of equipment and administration of treatment.
Fits patients for orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices, such as crutches.
Completes all records and documentation thoroughly, accurately and promptly.
Follows all departmental policies and procedures.
Job duties for all positions:
Takes responsibility for ensuring that all work outcomes satisfy the Health
Alliance Three Pillars:
Finance, Quality, and Service Excellence.
The individual must support the mission, vision, and goals of HealthAlliance Hospitals and serve as a role model for the CARES- It Happens Here customer service initiative.
Demonstrates excellent attendance and actively participates in a variety of meetings and training sessions as required.Demonstrates a friendly, responsive, service-minded attitude to all internal and external customers.
Communicates ideas effectively. Shares information and keeps others properly informed. Gives, and is open to useful feedback.
Adheres to the HealthAlliance Hospital Code of Conduct and Behavior Standards and dress code.
Complies with established environment of care/safety policies and procedures and all health and safety requirements.
Maintains, and fosters, an organized, clean, safe work environment.
Actively contributes to the development and application of process improvements.
Maintains a collaborative, team relationship with peers and colleagues in order to effectively contribute to the group's achievement of goals and to help foster a positive work environment.
Demonstrates respect for the diversity of patient and employee populations. Supports and encourages diverse points of view, work and lifestyles.Practices cost containment and fiscal responsibility through the efficient use of supplies, equipment, time, etc.
Performs a variety of related duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
JOB KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Ability to teach patients or caregivers how to perform exercises or tasks.
Ability to perform duties within standards of professional practice.
In depth knowledge of standards of practice within the profession.
EDUCATION:
Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program (approved by the APTA).
EXPERIENCE:
A minimum of 6 months physical therapist assistant experience preferred.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other.
Our six Standards of Respect are:
Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind.
If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.
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