Physical Therapist Assistant I / Per-Diem
Northampton, Massachusetts
Employer: Cooley Dickinson Hospital (CDH)
Industry: PT/OT/Speech Therapy - Assistants
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
ABOUT US:
With energy and purpose, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, a member of the Mass General Brigham system, is advancing health care in western Massachusetts, and has been since 1886. Our network employs more than 2,000 medical professionals and support staff, at our main Hospital campus in Northampton and additional locations in twelve towns throughout the Pioneer Valley, throughout Hampshire and Franklin counties.
OUR BENEFITS:
In addition to competitive pay, all Cooley Dickinson employees who work 20 hours or more per week have access to the following benefits with no waiting period:
MAIN FUNCTION:
The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for administering treatment programs as established and supervised by a Physical Therapist.
This position reports to the Assistant Director, Rehabilitation Services and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
EEO Statement
It is the policy of Cooley Dickinson Health Care to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Cooley Dickinson Health Care will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Cooley Dickinson Health Care embraces diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, and encourages people of color, veterans, people with disabilities, LGBTQ candidates, and people from other underrepresented groups to apply.
With energy and purpose, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, a member of the Mass General Brigham system, is advancing health care in western Massachusetts, and has been since 1886. Our network employs more than 2,000 medical professionals and support staff, at our main Hospital campus in Northampton and additional locations in twelve towns throughout the Pioneer Valley, throughout Hampshire and Franklin counties.
OUR BENEFITS:
In addition to competitive pay, all Cooley Dickinson employees who work 20 hours or more per week have access to the following benefits with no waiting period:
- A range of health, dental, vision, prescription, and life insurance benefits.
- A generous and flexible Earned Time Off program starting at six weeks accrual per year.
- 403(b) retirement plan with various investment options.
- Opportunities and support for continued education including tuition reimbursement.
MAIN FUNCTION:
The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for administering treatment programs as established and supervised by a Physical Therapist.
This position reports to the Assistant Director, Rehabilitation Services and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Administer and/or instruct patients in therapeutic exercises and activities, gait training, wound care, manual therapy techniques, ADL training and orthotic/prosthetic training.
- Administer modalities during the course of therapy such as, whirlpool, heat/cold, US, paraffin, ES, TENS, CPM, traction and iontophoresis, in accordance with professional association's Standards of Practice and level of clinical ability.
- Comply with all departmental, hospital, and regulatory standards of patient care and safety.
- Monitor patients' responses to treatment and modify treatment during sessions as indicated in collaboration with the supervising Physical Therapist.
- Reports observations of patients' performance and responses to the therapy program to the supervising Physical Therapist.
- Collaborate with supervising Physical Therapist in planning the termination of patients' services.
- Document and maintain treatment records per department policy, "Documentation of Patient Care."
- Demonstrate commitment towards patient and departmental needs and goals through flexibility in patient scheduling, work schedules and teamwork.
- Identify own continuing education needs and demonstrates ongoing learning and professional development.
- Work effectively with Physical Therapist Assistant students, rehabilitation aides, and/or volunteers.
- Help maintain treatment areas, including general upkeep, alerting appropriate staff for equipment maintenance and repairs, and restocking of treatment supplies.
- Participate in non-patient care responsibilities such as scheduling, billing, record keeping, etc. in an active and punctual way.
- Demonstrate professional qualities such as initiative, follow-through, personal responsibility, and accountability, quality-oriented work and growth.
- Maintain established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, confidentiality, quality improvement program, safety, compliance, infection control, and environmental standards.
- Maintain professional growth and development through attendance at seminars, workshops, conferences or in-services, professional affiliations, or journals to stay abreast of current trends in field of expertise.
- Attend meetings as required.
- Meet annual competency and retraining requirements.
- Perform other functions/duties as requested.
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Associate degree or equivalent in Physical Therapy required.
- Licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts required.
- Current American Heart Association BLS certification required.
- 1 year of experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant preferred.
EEO Statement
It is the policy of Cooley Dickinson Health Care to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Cooley Dickinson Health Care will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Cooley Dickinson Health Care embraces diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, and encourages people of color, veterans, people with disabilities, LGBTQ candidates, and people from other underrepresented groups to apply.
Created: 2024-08-22
Reference: 3300715
Country: United States
State: Massachusetts
City: Northampton
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