Mass General Brigham
Physical Therapy Assistant
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The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation
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Job Summary
The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for administering treatment programs as established and supervised by a Physical Therapist. This position reports to the Assistant Director, Rehabilitation Services and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
Essential Functions
- Must be able to effectively interact appropriately to an individual’s intellectual level and physical ability with
- Administer and/or instruct patients in therapeutic exercises and activities, gait training, wound care, manual therapy techniques, ADL training and orthotic/prosthetic training.
- Administer modalities during the course of therapy such as whirlpool, heat/cold, US, paraffin, ES, TENS, CPM, traction, and iontophoresis, in accordance with professional association’s Standards of Practice and level of clinical ability.
- Comply with all departmental, hospital, and regulatory standards of patient care and safety.
- Monitor patients’ responses to treatment and modify treatment during sessions as indicated in collaboration with the supervising Physical Therapist.
- Report observations of patients’ performance and responses to the therapy program to the supervising Physical Therapist.
- Collaborate with supervising Physical Therapist in planning the termination of patients’ services.
- Document and maintain treatment records per department policy, “Documentation of Patient Care”.
- Demonstrate commitment towards patient and departmental needs and goals through flexibility in patient scheduling, work schedules, and teamwork.
- Identify own continuing education needs and demonstrate ongoing learning and professional development.
- Work effectively with Physical Therapist Assistant students, rehabilitation aides, and/or volunteers.
- Help maintain treatment areas, including general upkeep, alerting appropriate staff for equipment maintenance and repairs, and restocking of treatment supplies.
- Participate in non-patient care responsibilities such as scheduling, billing, record keeping, etc. in an active and punctual way.
- Demonstrate professional qualities such as initiative, follow-through, personal responsibility, and accountability, quality-oriented work, and growth.
- Maintain established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, confidentiality, quality improvement program, safety, compliance, infection control, and environmental standards.
- Maintain professional growth and development through attendance at seminars, workshops, conferences, or in-services, professional affiliations, or journals to stay abreast of current trends in the field of expertise.
- Attend meetings as required.
- Meet annual competency and retraining requirements.
- Perform other functions/duties as requested.
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Qualifications
Education
- Associate's Degree Physical Therapy required
- Other Certificate/Diploma Physical Therapy required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
Licenses and Credentials
- Physical Therapist Assistant [State License] - Generic - HR Only required
Experience
- 1 year of experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Maintain professional growth and development through attendance at seminars, workshops, conferences, or in-services, professional affiliations, or journals to stay abreast of current trends in the field of expertise.
- Attend meetings as required.
- Meet annual competency and retraining requirements.
- Perform other functions/duties as requested.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
- Standing: Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking: Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting: Occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting: Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (with assisted device)
- Carrying: Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing: Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling: Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing: Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing: Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping: Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling: Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching: Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling: Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching: Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling): Frequently (34-66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering): Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling: Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use: Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far: Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near: Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking: Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing: Constantly (67-100%)
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
100 North Beacon Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
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Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$23.34 - $33.37/Hourly
Grade
5
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications, and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable, and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
EEO Statement
1400 The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
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