Physical Therapist Assistant

Job Overview 

This position works in collaboration with a licensed Physical Therapist to provide patients in a variety of settings such as inpatient, transitional care, and outpatient settings with rehabilitative care as they work to regain movement and mobility due to illness, injury, aging, or other disorders.  May also help patients manage pain, meet fitness goals, or prevent injury through such methods as heat or ice therapy, stretching, and massages as well as other activities.   

Job Description 

Minimum Qualifications: 

1. Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapy. 

2. Physical Therapy Assistant license. 

3. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. 

4. One (1) year of related experience. 

5. Depending on the role, a current driver’s license may be required. 

Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list.  Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. 

• Provides care and services that are planned, delegated and supervised by the Physical Therapist, in accordance with the plan of care. 

• Documentation of services is in compliance with agency policies and professional standards. 

• Visits notes are prepared for each visit and contain: Therapy provided and response by the patient; Teaching performed; Objective data of the patient; and Communicates to the licensed therapist, the patient’s condition, the patient’s response to services furnished by the assistant, and the need to change the plan of care. 

• When directed, participates in in-service education, staff meetings, record review and in reviewing client/patient care policies. 

• Sessions are planned within a reasonable time after receiving notification and are made at times beneficial to patient. 

• Completes all required documents according to quality & industry standards in a timely manner. 

• Maintains a safe, therapeutic environment for the patient. 

• Changes in the patient’s condition are reported and reviewed with the registered therapist.    

• Works effectively with patients, families, co-workers and other community agencies/resources. 

• Complies with policies and procedures including: Does not cancel confirmed assignments without approval from immediate supervisor; Gives adequate notification of schedule changes; Time/day sheets are accurately completed on time; Immediately notifies office in the event of lateness or job related problems. 

• Demonstrates a knowledge and understanding of what to report to the CEO or Chief Compliance Officer when concerns of corporate compliance arise.   

• Ensures compliance within guidelines set forth by regulatory agencies (DPH, ERISA etc.) and demonstrates compliance with Tufts Medicine Care at Home policies and procedures. 

• Practices confidentiality principles set by the agency and federal HIPAA/HITECH guidelines. 

What we offer:

• Work/Life Balance
• Benefits that are effective day 1
• Newly adjusted rates