Physical Therapist Assistant

Job Description

**Advocate Healthcare of East Boston, a premiere senior care provider, is now hiring a Full-Time Physical Therapist Assistant to join our in-house therapy team!**

* Premium per diem wages
* Consistent PRN opportunities
* Flexible schedule
* H1B Sponsorship Available

**To be considered you will need**

* Graduation from an accredited school of physical therapist assistant is required
* At least one year of experience as a PTA
* Experience with Net Health

**Resident Care:**

* Administering medically prescribed physical therapy treatments to relieve pain, improve or restore function, and promote healing.
* Provides skilled physical therapy services/interventions in accordance with physician orders under the supervision of a Physical Therapist
* Responds to requests for service by relaying information and referrals to Physical Therapist
* Implements and modifies the patient’s physical therapy plan of treatment with PT supervision.
* Measures & records patient’s motor function, strength, and muscle performance
* Monitor patient response to treatment intervention and modify treatment approach and directive as clinically appropriate with IDT collaboration.
* Provide clinical support and education to patients, family members, and caregivers.
* Ensure documentation is completed thoroughly and timely and complies with all company and state/federal regulatory requirements.

**Training/Education:**

* Participate in collaborative care conferences
* Coordinate and provide training with Restorative Nursing and other Care staff
* Provide education and training to patient, caregiver, and community partners
* Assist with training and education of facility and professional partners
* Ensure compliance with mandatory education, training and competency programs
* Participation in PTA student development and educational programs