Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA
About The Position
At Jeffrey & Susan Brudnick Center for Living, we not only provide compassionate and comprehensive care, but we are a leader in the industry when it comes to the value we place on resident care and employee appreciation! Delivering Solutions that Matter: Provide hands-on physical therapy treatments and exercises under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist to improve residents' strength, mobility, balance, and functional independence. Assist residents with transfers, ambulation, positioning, and therapeutic activities while promoting safety, dignity, and confidence. Monitor residents' progress and communicate changes in functional status, tolerance, or condition to the Physical Therapist and interdisciplinary care team. Accurately document treatments, resident responses, and progress in accordance with care plans, facility policies, and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
- Current Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license in the state of Massachusetts.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a compassionate, resident-centered approach.
- Ability to work collaboratively with physical therapists, nursing staff, residents, families, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Must be able to communicate fluently in English - both verbally and written
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or a similar healthcare setting preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide hands-on physical therapy treatments and exercises under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist to improve residents' strength, mobility, balance, and functional independence.
- Assist residents with transfers, ambulation, positioning, and therapeutic activities while promoting safety, dignity, and confidence.
- Monitor residents' progress and communicate changes in functional status, tolerance, or condition to the Physical Therapist and interdisciplinary care team.
- Accurately document treatments, resident responses, and progress in accordance with care plans, facility policies, and regulatory requirements.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision coverage
- company-paid life insurance
- short- and long-term disability
- accident insurance
- critical illness insurance
- pet insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- vacation time
- sick time
- paid birthday
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
