Physical Therapist Assistant, Outpatient, Full Time - Pawtucket, RI
Physical Therapist Assistant, Outpatient, Full Time - Pawtucket, RI
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Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Physical Therapist Assistant Outpatient - Full-Time 40 hoursSpaulding Rehabilitation - Pawtucket RI
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; performing physical examinations; recommending options and courses of action to physical therapists; giving normal growth and development information; 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.
- Fit patients for orthopedic braces prostheses or supportive devices such as crutches as needed per site.
- 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/Degree
Required - Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
Licensure - Licensed (and in good standing) as a physical therapist assistant in the state of Rhode Island.
Skills (Specific learned activity gained through training (e.g. computer skills keyboarding presentation CPR ACLS etc.)
Required
- BLS required.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills with the English language.
- Basic skills in math and computer science.
- Appropriate knowledge of physical therapy treatment techniques to manage the rehabilitation population.
- Effective problem solving skills for physical therapy treatment planning and execution taking into consideration patients age psychosocial cultural and religious background.
- Basic skills in teaching other and self assessment of learning needs strengths and professional goals.
- Safely execute all job responsibilities without risking injury to self or patients. Demonstrates the ability to assess and interact with patients and families using the theories of human growth and development family systems and cultural background.
- Computer proficiency required. Microsoft office applications preferred with ability to learn new software.
- Maintain variable work schedule depending on hospital/program needs to provide patient care (evening holidays weekend and travel).
Preferred
- Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills working with diverse population.
- Work independently be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team.
- Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them.
- High level of service delivery.
- Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations.
- Attention to detail.
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EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Employment Type
Full-Time
