Physical Therapy Assistant - Nantucket

Mass General Brigham • Nantucket, MA

7d • $22 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

Nantucket Cottage Hospital 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. Full-time, Day shift 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; performing physical examinations; recommending options and courses of action to physical therapists; giving normal growth and development information; promoting wellness and health maintenance.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree Physical Therapy Assistant required
• Physical Therapist Assistant [MA]
• Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver's License preferred
• Experience completing internship or apprenticeship program preferred

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree