Staff Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Pawtucket Falls Health Care

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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