Staff Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Pawtucket Falls Health Care
Pawtucket, RI 02861
About the Job
Interested in taking your career to the next level, NOW Seeking PTA
Pawtucket Falls Healthcare Center seeks Full time Physical Therapy Assistant/PTA to help patients improve their mobility and progress. Ideal candidates will possess a RI license or be in the process of obtaining RI licensure and will have experience working in the skilled nursing environment. New Grads are welcome to apply!
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Supportive, growth oriented work environment
Responsibilities
- Implement selected components of care and interventions in a technically competent manner
- Instruct and counsel patients effectively in exercises
- Identify patient’s needs and exhibit compassion, caring, and empathy to individual differences
- Recommend options, courses of action or modifications in selected treatments ensure patient’s progress, safety, and comfort
- Apply the latest research related to restoring function, reducing symptom frequency, and preventing injury
- Complete documentation to support the delivery of physical therapy services
- Perform selected data collection and obtain accurate information
- Measure performance and report on patient’s medical record
- Participate in patient status judgments
- Adhere to ethical and legal standards
- Ensure continued competence and updated field knowledge
Skills
- Proven working experience as a physical therapist assistant
- Excellent knowledge of physiology best practices and standards
- Hands-on experience with therapeutic exercises, functional training, and physical modalities
- Ability to communicate and instruct effectively
- Healthcare administration and documentation skills
- License to practice or relevant certification
Career Advantages:
- In-House opportunity ( NOT CONTRACTED)
- Practice in an environment built on integrity and progressive, ethical care
- Clinical expertise & training available
- Electronic documentation system
- Work collaboratively with a supportive team of therapists and nursing staff
- Full Benefits/PTO
The rehab team is strategically designed with growth, opportunity, and career enrichment in mind! We believe our commitment to compassionate care, innovative solutions, patient focused programs and a reward-for-results culture will enrich the lives of patients and employees alike. Don’t wait to start making a difference – the change begins today.
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