About the position
Join Anna Jaques Hospital (AJH), a distinguished not-for-profit community hospital nestled in the picturesque coastal community of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Since 1884, AJH has been a cornerstone of healthcare excellence in the Merrimack Valley, North Shore, and Southern New Hampshire regions, renowned for our commitment to high-quality care and exceptional patient satisfaction. Located just 35 miles northeast of Boston, AJH offers the perfect blend of a supportive community hospital environment and the vast opportunities that come with being part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, one of the largest healthcare systems in the region. As a member of our team, you'll be part of a network of over 39,000 caregivers and staff dedicated to providing extraordinary care to more than 1.7 million people from 150+ cities and towns across Eastern Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. Discover a rewarding career at AJH, where you can make a meaningful impact within a close-knit community while advancing your professional growth within a thriving healthcare system.
Responsibilities
- Provides ongoing treatment as outlined in the initial plan by the evaluating Physical Therapist.
- Consults with the primary therapist regarding any significant changes in the status of the patient during the course of treatment.
- Provides timely and appropriate documentation in the patient chart.
- Schedules all re-assessments with a Physical Therapist on a routine basis and at a minimum, one time every 30 of continued treatment.
- Responsible for the supervision of PTA students, Athletic Trainers and aides in the department in which the therapy assistant is functioning.
- Performs services in a location in which competency with the patient population has been demonstrated, and at the discretion of the Department Director.
- Presents a professional image and independently assume responsibility for professional growth and development and that of promoting the goals and mission of the department and Anna Jaques Hospital.
- Communicates appropriately with all staff, hospital employees, patients, family members and physicians.
Requirements
- Minimum of an associate's degree from an accredited college or university.
- Massachusetts Physical Therapy Assistant License
- BLS certification
Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Career Development and Opportunities
- Free On-Site Parking
- Discounts/Savings on various businesses.
- Health and Wellness activities
