Spaulding Rehabilitation
Physical Therapist Assistant PTA Per Diem
Spaulding Rehabilitation, Cambridge, Massachusetts, us, 02140
Physical Therapist Assistant PTA Per Diem - ( 3303554 )
Description
Physical Therapist Assistant Needed for Spaulding Hospital Per Diem
Provide physical therapy services under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to patients who have impairments, functional limitations or disabilities resulting from injury, disease or other causes. Collaborate with other members of the interdisciplinary team. Educate patient, families and others as directed by the Physical Therapist. Coordinate technical, environmental and financial resources effectively and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
Under supervision of licensed physical therapist, prescribed treatment program is carried out according to organizational and professional guidelines.
Measurement skills are modified based on patients’ age, medical condition, and cultural background.
Patient progress and overall status is communicated with physical therapist to adjust patient goals, treatment plan, procedures, and discharge and equipment needs.
Documentation is complete, timely and in accordance with facility and practice guidelines.
Therapy and health care students are oriented, trained, and mentored to achieve stated performance expectations.
Additional department, organization, or network activities are completed per established objectives.
PCC Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld.
Qualifications
Education/Degree
Required
Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
Experience
Required
Minimum 2 years experience for Advanced Clinician.
Licensure
Required
Licensed (and in good standing) as a physical therapist assistant in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Required
BLS required.
Effective verbal and written communication skills with the English language.
Basic skills in math and computer science.
Appropriate knowledge of physical therapy treatment techniques to manage the rehabilitation population.
Effective problem solving skills for physical therapy treatment planning and execution taking into consideration patient’s age, psychosocial, cultural and religious background.
Basic skills in teaching other and self assessment of learning needs, strengths, and professional goals.
Safely execute all job responsibilities without risking injury to self or patients. Demonstrates the ability to assess and interact with patients and families using the theories of human growth and development, family systems, and cultural background.
Computer proficiency required. Microsoft office applications preferred with ability to learn new software.
Maintain variable work schedule depending on hospital/program needs to provide patient care (evening, holidays, weekend and travel).
Preferred
Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills, working with diverse population.
Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team.
Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them.
High level of service delivery. Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations.
Attention to detail.
EEO Statement:
Spaulding Rehabilitation is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Primary Location
: MA-Cambridge-SHC Spaulding Hospital Cambridge
Work Locations
:
SHC Spaulding Hospital Cambridge
1575 Cambridge Street
Cambridge 02138
Job
: PT/OT/Speech Therapy - Assistants
Organization
: Spaulding Hospital–Boston & Cambridge(SRN,SRH,SHC)
Schedule
: Per Diem
Standard Hours:
: 1
Shift
: Day Job
Posted Shift Description:
: Weekends and week days including some holidays
Employee Status
: Limited Term / Per Diem
Recruiting Department:
: SRH Spaulding Hospital Cambridge Main Campus
Job Posting
: Oct 8, 2024
Req ID:
3303554
Description
Physical Therapist Assistant Needed for Spaulding Hospital Per Diem
Provide physical therapy services under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to patients who have impairments, functional limitations or disabilities resulting from injury, disease or other causes. Collaborate with other members of the interdisciplinary team. Educate patient, families and others as directed by the Physical Therapist. Coordinate technical, environmental and financial resources effectively and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
Under supervision of licensed physical therapist, prescribed treatment program is carried out according to organizational and professional guidelines.
Measurement skills are modified based on patients’ age, medical condition, and cultural background.
Patient progress and overall status is communicated with physical therapist to adjust patient goals, treatment plan, procedures, and discharge and equipment needs.
Documentation is complete, timely and in accordance with facility and practice guidelines.
Therapy and health care students are oriented, trained, and mentored to achieve stated performance expectations.
Additional department, organization, or network activities are completed per established objectives.
PCC Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld.
Qualifications
Education/Degree
Required
Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
Experience
Required
Minimum 2 years experience for Advanced Clinician.
Licensure
Required
Licensed (and in good standing) as a physical therapist assistant in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Required
BLS required.
Effective verbal and written communication skills with the English language.
Basic skills in math and computer science.
Appropriate knowledge of physical therapy treatment techniques to manage the rehabilitation population.
Effective problem solving skills for physical therapy treatment planning and execution taking into consideration patient’s age, psychosocial, cultural and religious background.
Basic skills in teaching other and self assessment of learning needs, strengths, and professional goals.
Safely execute all job responsibilities without risking injury to self or patients. Demonstrates the ability to assess and interact with patients and families using the theories of human growth and development, family systems, and cultural background.
Computer proficiency required. Microsoft office applications preferred with ability to learn new software.
Maintain variable work schedule depending on hospital/program needs to provide patient care (evening, holidays, weekend and travel).
Preferred
Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills, working with diverse population.
Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team.
Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them.
High level of service delivery. Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations.
Attention to detail.
EEO Statement:
Spaulding Rehabilitation is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Primary Location
: MA-Cambridge-SHC Spaulding Hospital Cambridge
Work Locations
:
SHC Spaulding Hospital Cambridge
1575 Cambridge Street
Cambridge 02138
Job
: PT/OT/Speech Therapy - Assistants
Organization
: Spaulding Hospital–Boston & Cambridge(SRN,SRH,SHC)
Schedule
: Per Diem
Standard Hours:
: 1
Shift
: Day Job
Posted Shift Description:
: Weekends and week days including some holidays
Employee Status
: Limited Term / Per Diem
Recruiting Department:
: SRH Spaulding Hospital Cambridge Main Campus
Job Posting
: Oct 8, 2024
Req ID:
3303554