Physical Therapy Assistant (Full Time)

North Country Healthcare • Colebrook, NH

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

North Country Healthcare (NCH) is a non-profit affiliation of four medical facilities: Androscoggin Valley Hospital, North Country Home Health & Hospice Agency, Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital, and Weeks Medical Center, located in the White Mountains Region of New Hampshire. NCH is a comprehensive healthcare network employing hundreds of individuals and delivering integrated patient care through community hospitals, specialty clinics, and home health and hospice services. This role emphasizes advancing High-Reliability Organization (HRO) principles, embedding a culture of safety, accountability, and consistent high performance. The Physical Therapy Assistant is responsible for the treatment of patients with orthopedic, neurological, complex-medical and other diagnoses affecting strength, range of motion, endurance, and overall function. The Staff Physical Therapy Assistant will utilize therapeutic exercise, modalities, and activities to achieve the highest function possible, working within acute inpatient, SNF/swing, and outpatient levels of care. This position collaborates closely with medical staff, clinical staff, support staff, and staff of any institution within the NCH system or for which UCVH provides contracted Physical Therapy. Populations served include Pediatric (1-12 years), Adolescence (13-17 years), Adult (18-64 years), and Geriatrics (65 and above).

Requirements

• Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program as determined by the American Physical Therapy Association or have successfully passed the state exam.
• All employees and contracted staff will have either successful completion of an American Heart Association accredited course in Basic Life Support (BLS), or ACLS and PALS combined. (for clinical staff), Heartsaver CPR AED (for nonclinical staff), and renewal on a regular basis.
• Must hold a current Physical Therapy Assistant license from the New Hampshire Office of Allied Health Professions or be eligible for licensure.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Good organizational skills with the ability to multitask.
• Excellence in customer service and communication skills.
• Competence in computer use.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as Physical Therapy Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safety, care and well-being of patients during treatment sessions.
• Responsible for implementing a written treatment plan developed by a licensed Physical Therapist in accordance with the State of New Hampshire Office of Allied Health Professions standards of practice.
• Responsible for maintaining current progress notes within the patient’s medical record.
• Follows treatment guidelines/goals set forth in the developed plan of care (e.g., frequency/duration of treatment sessions will concur with treatment plan, and therapy activities will reflect goals).
• Observes client’s progress and response to treatment and reports findings to Physical Therapist.
• Responsible for maintaining the Rehabilitation Services work area reasonably neat and organized.
• Attends meetings as designated by the Rehabilitation Services Manager.
• Manages time effectively to ensure that deadlines are met and that personal priorities support organizational objectives; performs all other duties as assigned.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree