Physical Therapy Assistant - Sigma Inc
North Andover, MA 01845
About the Job
269598 Physical Therapy Assistant - North Andover, MA - 13 Weeks Contract
Sigma Healthcare team is currently looking for a PTA who will provide Physical Therapy and related services for patients under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) while maintaining positive levels of interaction with facilities and clients in accordance with the principles and practices of physical therapy.
Shift: Days
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Sigma Healthcare team is currently looking for a PTA who will provide Physical Therapy and related services for patients under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) while maintaining positive levels of interaction with facilities and clients in accordance with the principles and practices of physical therapy.
Shift: Days
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Under the direction of the licensed physical therapist, optimize the functional abilities and skills of patients in facilities by assisting in screening and providing input to initial evaluation of all patients as appropriate, and implementing treatment for all assigned patients
- Provide direct supervision to rehab techs in tasks during group and individual treatment in a manner that promotes appropriate utilization of resources and enhances quality of patient in accordance with state practice acts, federal regulations, and Reliant Rehabilitation.
- Build a strong physical therapy program by participating in actively integrating physical therapy's role into facility and interdisciplinary treatment plan;
- Enhance clinical expertise, professional and management skills through interaction with managers, therapists and other professional staff, self-study, and other continuing education activities.
- Maintain valid state license (where appropriate). Maintain awareness of issues related to the profession of physical therapy and the health care environment.
- Understands various relevant payment models related to billing and treatment guidelines, as well as clinically appropriate means/modes of delivery.
- Provide quality care as well as reasonable goals and outcomes within the guidelines.
- Be compliant with infection control procedures and environmental safety protocol within a facility.
- Must be able to travel between facilities during scheduled hours.
- Must be able to work varying hours and shifts, including weekends and holidays.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
- Associate of Occupational/Applied Science Degree from a Physical Therapist Assistant School accredited by Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
- Successfully pass the Physical Therapist Assistant board exam administered by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy.
- Valid and unrestricted Physical Therapist Assistant State License.
- 2 years acute hospital inpatient/outpatient
Source : Sigma Inc