Physical Therapy Assistant

Physical Therapy Assistant

Location: Millbury, MA

Job Description:

• Provides and directs resident rehabilitation care within all general accepted practice methods, meeting all center, state, federal, and accrediting standards.
• Evaluates resident needs and establishes effective and efficient treatment plans for the residents assigned.
• Manages and coordinates the supervision of treatment plans with all staff and other disciplines as indicated.
• Participates in the screening of all residents according to directed schedules and practices.
• Provides feedback to the designated supervisor on all clinical and rehabilitation issues.
• Participates in all center directed processes and services.
• Shows effective management of treatment and non-treatment related activities.
• Performs necessary clinical documentation to meet center, state, federal, and accrediting agency requirements.
• Maintains complete, accurate, and timely billing records to meet center, state, federal, and accrediting agency requirements.
• Assists with marketing efforts as directed.
• Participates in in-service training programs as requested.
• May travel to other facilities to provide services.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy.
• Current and Active Physical Therapy Assistant license within the state of operations.
• Prefer experience/knowledge in older adult rehabilitation.
• Prefer knowledge of governmental and regulatory guidelines in designated healthcare settings.