Physical Therapist Assistant

  • Full-time
  • Work Address: 178 Savin Street, Suite 300, Malden, MA 02148
  • Employment Type: Full-Time
  • Job Category (for posting purposes): Rehab Services

Company Description

The great history of Home Health Foundation is now the future of Tufts Medicine Care at Home.

Tufts Medicine Care at Home is a proud member of Tufts Medicine, a health system that is rethinking how academic and community centers, local and national businesses, and technology and service innovators can all work together. So that clinicians can deliver expert care where it’s needed most. And, so that we can bring wellness back to health care, one person at a time.

Job Description

Why Join Us? Benefits you will love, Generous earned time package, Retirement plan with employer match, Tuition reimbursement and More!

Utilizing the rehabilitation process, the Physical Therapy Assistant performs services planned, delegated, and supervised by the Physical Therapist, to clients with various rehabilitative diagnoses within the home environment.

Essential Functions

  • Provides care and services that are planned, delegated and supervised by the Physical Therapist, in accordance with the plan of care.
  • Documentation of services is in compliance with agency policies and professional standards.
  • Visit notes are prepared for each visit.
  • Adheres to the agency policies and procedures as they relate to his/her duties.
  • When directed, participates in in-service education, staff meetings, record review and in reviewing client/patient care policies.
  • Exhibits good planning and organizing skills.
  • Visits are planned within a reasonable time after receiving notification.
  • Visits are planned and/or made at times beneficial to patient.
  • Completes all required documents according to quality & industry standards in a timely manner.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work & Travel

This is a full-time position, and days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. This position will also be required to work rotating weekend shifts every other weekend.

Qualifications

  • Current Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) License in MA
  • Minimum of one year of experience required. Two or three years of community health experience preferred.
  • Must have a driver’s license, auto insurance, and current CPR certification.

Additional Information

Tufts Medicine Care at Home is an equal opportunity employer- M/F/Veteran/Disability.

AAP/EEO Statement

Tufts Medicine Care at Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer and dedicated to the goal of building a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the patient population in which we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Care at Home is especially interested in candidates who, through their service, training and experience, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of our health care community.

Other Duties

Please 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.