Physical Therapist Assistant - Per Diem (Acute Inpatient)

Tufts Medicine at Lowell General Hospital is seeking an Acute Care Inpatient Physical Therapy assistant to join our team!

Apply today to learn more about this fantastic opportunity to work in the local community and be a part of an outstanding team!

Hours- per diem days- 8a-4:30p. Acute care Inpatient setting
Location: Lowell General Hospital Main Campus

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.   

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

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

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

3. 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. 

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

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

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

7. Maintains a safe, therapeutic environment for the patient. 

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

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

10. Educates the patient and family per the care plan. 

11. Participates in assuring the coordination of services to patients. 

12. Participates in IDT meetings in care coordination. 

13. 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 jo