What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Assistant, 24 Hour Days position at UMass Memorial Medical Center?
Under supervision of Physical Therapist assists in all activities involved in rehab of patients with physical dysfunction. Performs treatments to alleviate physical dysfunction using manual, functional and physical agent modality techniques. Participates in departmental activities to assure smooth operations and facilitate program enhancement.
The duties and responsibilities stated are a general summary and not all inclusive.
Major Responsibilities:
- Provides group and individual treatment to restore and/or maximize neuromuscular, musculoskeletal and activity of daily living functions. Educates patient in exercise, compensatory strategies and life management skills to promote wellness and prevent health decompensation. Addresses age specific needs for populations treated including infants and children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics and frail elderly.
- Educates patient, family and other caregivers in therapy program and goals. Participates in patient care meetings, collaborates with team members, assists discharge planning.
- Assesses effect of treatment rendered and communicates recommendation for program changes to supervising therapist.
- Documents care provided in medical record and completes therapy billing.
- Completes department statistics. Assists in maintenance of orderly, safe and efficient
working environment. Assists with inventory and purchasing as assigned.
- Delegates appropriate tasks to rehabilitation aides, students and volunteers, overseeing quality of care and supervising performance. Provides student supervision according to professional practice standards.
Position Qualifications:
License/Certification/Education:
Required:
- Associates degree in Physical Therapy from accredited PTA school.
- Current license to practice Physical Therapy in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- Successful completion of Board Examination of PTA.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Salary : $56,600 - $71,700
