Physical Therapy Asst., 24 Hours, Days

UMass Memorial Health•Worcester, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, this role assists in all activities involved in the rehabilitation of patients with physical dysfunction. The Physical Therapy Assistant performs treatments to alleviate physical dysfunction using manual, functional, and physical agent modality techniques. They also participate in departmental activities to ensure smooth operations and facilitate program enhancement. At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver, playing an important part in the relentless pursuit of healing for patients, the community, and each other.

Requirements

Associates degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited PTA school.
Current license to practice Physical Therapy in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Successful completion of the Board Examination of PTA.

Nice To Haves

An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

Responsibilities

Provides group and individual treatment to restore and/or maximize neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, and activities of daily living functions.
Educates patients in exercise, compensatory strategies, and life management skills to promote wellness and prevent health decompensation.
Addresses age-specific needs for populations treated, including infants and children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics, and frail elderly.
Educates patients, families, and other caregivers in the therapy program and goals.
Participates in patient care meetings, collaborates with team members, and assists with discharge planning.
Assesses the effect of treatment rendered and communicates recommendations for program changes to the supervising therapist.
Documents care provided in the medical record and completes therapy billing.
Completes department statistics.
Assists in the maintenance of an orderly, safe, and efficient working environment.
Assists with inventory and purchasing as assigned.
Delegates appropriate tasks to rehabilitation aides, students, and volunteers, overseeing quality of care and supervising performance.
Provides student supervision according to professional practice standards.
Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
Attends a variety of meetings, conferences, and seminars as required or directed.
Demonstrates the use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility, and acceptance toward all employees, patients, and visitors.
Maintains regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.