Physical Therapist Assistant
Northwood Healthcare Center
Job Order #: 21863370
Lowell, MA 01854
Full Time
40 hours per week
POSTED 12/10/2024
CLOSE DATE 3/10/2025
Job Description
DESCRIPTION
We are hiring a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our dynamic care team at Northwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Lowell!
Shift is either Monday-Friday or Sunday-Thursday. Weekly pay.
Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your professional and personal life.
Here at Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are not only committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our patients and their families, but we also aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company.
As a PTA, you assist in the provision, collection of assessment data, and direct treatment to a general rehab caseload under the direction and supervision of a Physical Therapist and participate in clinical program development.
Education & Experience:
- Associate's Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from an accredited program.
- CEU's per state licensure requirements.
- Current licensure by the applicable state agency where required.
- Prior clinical experience preferred but not required.
- New graduates welcome!
Duties & Responsibilities:
- May perform additional assigned administrative duties such as assigned by the Rehab
Program Manager.
- Under a physician¿s order provides direct resident treatments in accordance with an
established plan of care. Treatment venue includes individual, supervised, and group.
- Contributes to the team meeting and decision making process as defined by the
program.
- Consults with and trains patients, residents and caregivers.
- Monitors efficiencies on an ongoing basis in collaboration with supervisor.
- Documents activities according to the company's clinical documentation system on a
timely basis.
- Demonstrates consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other
reimbursement regulations.
- Participates in clinical program development and implementation.
- Demonstrates ability for continuous new learning to remain current in the field.
- May perform additional duties as requested by supervisor.
- Participates in quality improvement activities.
Specific Requirements:
- Ability to function effectively in multi-faceted systems and to interact effectively with all
levels of staff and customers.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Standing and walking for significant amounts of time is necessary.
- Communication skills needed for directing staff, customer relations, marketing activities.
- Ability to perform documentation needs, manipulations of equipment and direct patient
care.
- Requires intense attention and concentration.
- Ability to cope with periodic stress associated with changing census and staffing
demands.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage time effectively for self and others.
- Ability to deal with a wide range of personality types, ages, and diverse cultural
backgrounds.
- Ability to articulate and comprehend the English language.
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How To Apply
Please email your resume to thavrith.thao@masshirelowellcc.com for consideration
Address
1010 Varnum Avenue
Lowell, MA 01854
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Shift
First
Not Specified
Per Diem Position
Not Specified
Benefits
- Employee Discount
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401K
- Vacation Leave
Benefit Details
Competitive and Weekly Pay
Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees
Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
Career Advancement Opportunities
Exclusive Employer Discount Program
Title
Business Services Representative
Email
thavrith.thao@masshirelowellcc.com
Address
107 Merrimack Street
Lowell, MA 01852
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