Physical Therapist Assistant

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! With competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and leadership that will support you with your professional goals, Advocate Healthcare of East Boston is the place for you.

• 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
• New Grads Welcome!
• 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