Physical Therapist Assistant - Spaulding Outpatient

Site: Rehabilitation Hospital of the Cape and Islands Corporation

 

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Spaulding Rehabilitation Outpatient Clinic, Pawtucket, RI

 

Job Summary

As a Physical Therapy Assistant, you will treat patients requiring physical therapy under the direction of a Physical Therapist. Serves Physical Therapy Patients by reviewing physical therapist interpretations of patient evaluations and test results; interviewing patients; recommending options and courses of action to physical therapists; promoting wellness and health maintenance.
- Observe patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on their responses and progress and provide results to physical therapist in person or through progress notes.
- Instructs patients and their families in appropriate exercise program and in use of equipment.
- Clean work area and check and store equipment after treatment.
- Confer with physical therapy staff or others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, or coordinating treatment.
- Document treatments and notes as needed.
-Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all policies and standards

 

Qualifications

Education

- Associate's Degree, Physical Therapy Assistant – required

Certifications

- Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver's License [State License] - preferred

- Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] – preferred

- Physical Therapist Assistant [Rhode Island License] - required

Experience

- Experience completing internship or apprenticeship program – preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

- Teaching others how to do something.

- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

- Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

- Managing one's own time and the time of others.

- Actively looking for ways to help people.

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Additional Job Description

 

Remote Type

Onsite

 

Work Location

111 Brewster Street

 

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

 

Employee Type

Regular

 

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$22.88 - $32.72/Hourly

 

Grade

5

 

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

 

EEO Statement:

1500 Rehabilitation Hospital of the Cape and Islands Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the