Physical Therapist Assistant

Why NVNA & Hospice?

Join a team that boasts an impressive track record of excellence in delivering top-tier home health, hospice, wellness, and public health services to our valued patients and community.

Our non-profit organization is a continued recipient of five-star patient experience ratings with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the highest achievement possible. We are proud to be ranked as a Top 100 Women-Led Business in Massachusetts by Boston Globe Magazine and The Women’s Edge.

Today, NVNA and Hospice is a vibrant agency serving 27 communities and providing 120,000 patient visits per year with a staff of 331—including 123 nurses—and a reputation for excellent care, efficiency, flexibility, and innovative thinking.

We continue to uphold our values of community, high-quality services in a safe environment of care, integrity, professional development, respect and caring, excellent customer service, and employee well-being. We are neighbors helping neighbors.

 

What will you be doing:

We are looking for an experienced, talented, and compassionate PTA for a full-time position located in the Quincy/Milton area.

You will work collaboratively with the Physical Therapist to provide physical therapy services to patients in their homes. You need to have strong communication skills for effective patient care management between the PT and PTA.

What we’re looking for in you:

• Current Massachusetts Physical Therapy Assistant License in good standing.
• 2+ years of PTA experience required.
• Prior homecare experience preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment skills and the ability to prioritize and triage patients.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to work within a team structure
• Excellent organizational skills and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and understanding of how to access resources for patients.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to work full-time, either 32 or 40 hours per week

 

What's in it for you?

• Medical, Dental and Vison Benefits
• Company paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Generous Paid Time Off Package
• 401 (k) match program
• Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship Program
• Mileage Reimbursement (in field positions only)

VACCINE REQUIREMENTS: NVNA and Hospice requires full vaccination for Covid-19 and flu as a condition of employment. An exception to this mandatory requirement can be requested.

 

NVNA and Hospice complies with applicable federal and state civil rights laws and does not discriminate, exclude people or treat them less favorably because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), sex (including sex characteristics, including intersex traits, pregnancy, or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity and sex stereotypes), age, disability (including mental illness and substance abuse disorders), genetic material, veteran status, communicable disease, natural or protective hairstyles or any combination, thereof with regard to admission, access to treatment or employment.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.