Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant for a Long Term Care assignment in Worcester, MA, requiring 1+ years of PTA experience and LTC/Rehab setting experience.

Details

• Long Term Care/Skilled Nursing facility setting within the Physical Therapy department
• Day shift, 8-hour shifts, 35 guaranteed weekly hours
• No weekend or on-call requirements
• 13-week assignment

Requirements

• Active PTA license required (if applicable)
• Minimum 1 year of PTA experience required
• LTC or Rehab setting experience required
• New grads considered if they have Level II clinical experience (not just Level I observation)
• One reference required at time of consideration

Additional Information

• Provide rehabilitative, skilled treatment under the supervision of a Physical Therapist
• Administer manual techniques, ambulation training, therapeutic exercises, modalities, and use of supportive/assistive devices
• Assess patient progress and communicate with supervising PT to adjust treatment plans
• Document all regulatory and clinical information in the electronic documentation system
• Provide input for discharge summaries and participate in patient care conferences and utilization review meetings
• Supervise and support PTA students under PT guidance
• Adhere to APTA and state practice acts, code of conduct, and ethics standards
• Maximum of 5 days RTO may be requested during the assignment