Location: Medford,MA, USA
New Rate ( Up to $38/hr ) Join our Team at Medford Today!We offer the Following:Premium CompensationGreat Benefits PackageProfessional Growth & StabilityBenefits:401(k)Dental insuranceHealth insurancePaid time offVision insuranceQualifications/Experience:Must possess a current unencumbered MA license as an Physical Therapy AssistantGraduate of an accredited school with an Associate's degree in Physical TherapyGeriatric experience preferredA current unrestricted driver's license and dependable transportationAble to use necessary computer applicationsAbility to professionally communicate with internal and external resourcesEssential Job Functions:Demonstrates working knowledge of skilled restorative therapy and maintenance programsProvides Physical Therapy plan of treatments and modalities according to the established treatment plans as assigned, under the on-site supervision of a licensed Physical TherapistMust possess the ability to deal tactfully and effectively communicate with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and the general publicMust effectively communicate with residents with visual, speech, auditory, cognitive, physical and emotional impairmentsMust possess the ability to train/supervise and discipline subordinate staffMust be able to relate information regarding a resident's conditionMust possess the ability to assist in planning, organizing and implementing the goals, objectives and policies and procedures of the departmentDocuments resident progress toward Physical Therapy goalsCompletes Daily Activity Schedule and progress notes per facility policy and as directed by the Physical TherapistProvides resident, staff and family education as directedComplies with Federal and State regulations related to rehabilitation therapyCompletes all documentation to comply with professional standard and regulatory requirementsUtilizes the clinical software applications per policies and proceduresComplies with all facility policies and proceduresMaintains confidentiality of facility and resident informationReports all instances of potential resident abuse, neglect, and misappropriation of resident property immediatelyFollows sanitation and infection control policies and proceduresACKNOWLEDGEMENTPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All pay rates and bonuses are paid and/ or awarded to employees based on the facilities policy and/ or the CBA, depending on the position.