Physical Therapy Assistant- Outpatient Orthopedic Practice
About The Position
Become part of the 2025 Boston Top Doctors organization and renowned physical therapy department and make a difference in the outcomes for our patients. Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant and MA state licensure required Demonstrates clinical knowledge and skills in physical therapy, follows best practices and departmental policies and protocols Performs exercise and treatment plan as directed by the Physical Therapist Integrates patient education and discharge planning into the treatment process, including goals, expectations, and potential limitations Engages patient in respectful, safe, meaningful, age appropriate, functional goal directed therapy activities Completes all clinical documentation per practice standards, follows HIPAA and documentation compliance standards Effectively communicates and collaborates with treatment team regarding patient status, changes, progress, and recommendations Supervises and trains students and aides, acts as a resource for colleagues Follows departmental policies for documentation, billing, and continuing education Demonstrates professionalism and accountability Follows standard precautions for safe handling of patients and exposure to bodily fluids. Monitors patient schedule and work queues throughout the day for clinical needs.
Requirements
- Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant and MA state licensure required
- Minimum of one-year related experience preferred
- Demonstrated ability to handle high volume of patients and multitask in fast paced environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong computer skills including EMR and MS Office
- Able to work collaboratively with multiple health professionals in a busy and complex environment using tact, diplomacy, and discipline.
- Ability to work with and maintain confidentiality of patient, patient account, and personal data
- Commitment to excellence, high standards, and continuously improving the quality of care provided to patients
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
- Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
Nice To Haves
- Sports Medicine experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Performs exercise and treatment plan as directed by the Physical Therapist
- Integrates patient education and discharge planning into the treatment process, including goals, expectations, and potential limitations
- Engages patient in respectful, safe, meaningful, age appropriate, functional goal directed therapy activities
- Completes all clinical documentation per practice standards, follows HIPAA and documentation compliance standards
- Effectively communicates and collaborates with treatment team regarding patient status, changes, progress, and recommendations
- Supervises and trains students and aides, acts as a resource for colleagues
- Follows departmental policies for documentation, billing, and continuing education
- Follows standard precautions for safe handling of patients and exposure to bodily fluids.
- Monitors patient schedule and work queues throughout the day for clinical needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
