Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA

Chelsea Jewish Lifecare • Peabody, MA

34d • $30 - $43 • Onsite

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!

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, and vision coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Variety of voluntary benefits, including short- and long-term disability, accident, critical illness, and pet insurance.
• Vacation and sick time
• Paid birthday

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed