What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Assistant - Per Diem, Days position at Anna Jaques Hospital?
Job Type: Per Diem
Time Type: Part time
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
Job Description:
Join Anna Jaques Hospital (AJH), a distinguished not-for-profit community hospital nestled in the picturesque coastal community of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Since 1884, AJH has been a cornerstone of healthcare excellence in the Merrimack Valley, North Shore, and Southern New Hampshire regions, renowned for our commitment to high-quality care and exceptional patient satisfaction. Located just 35 miles northeast of Boston, AJH offers the perfect blend of a supportive community hospital environment and the vast opportunities that come with being part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, one of the largest healthcare systems in the region. As a member of our team, you'll be part of a network of over 39,000 caregivers and staff dedicated to providing extraordinary care to more than 1.7 million people from 150 cities and towns across Eastern Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. Discover a rewarding career at AJH, where you can make a meaningful impact within a close-knit community while advancing your professional growth within a thriving healthcare system.
Are you ready to become a part of our dynamic team?
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Provides ongoing treatment as outlined in the initial plan by the evaluating Physical Therapist.
- Consults with the primary therapist regarding any significant changes in the status of the patient during the course of treatment.
- Provides timely and appropriate documentation in the patient chart.
- Schedules all re-assessments with a Physical Therapist on a routine basis and at a minimum, one time every 30 of continued treatment.
- Responsible for the supervision of PTA students, Athletic Trainers and aides in the department in which the therapy assistant is functioning.
- Performs services in a location in which competency with the patient population has been demonstrated, and at the discretion of the Department Director.
- Presents a professional image and independently assume responsibility for professional growth and development and that of promoting the goals and mission of the department and Anna Jaques Hospital.
- Communicates appropriately with all staff, hospital employees, patients, family members and physicians.
Scheduled Hours: Per Diem
Work Shift: Days
Education Required: Minimum of an associate’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Licenses, Registrations, Certifications Required:
- Massachusetts Physical Therapy Assistant License
- BLS
Benefits working at Anna Jaques Hospital:
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Career Development and Opportunities
- Free On-Site Parking
- Discounts/Savings on various businesses.
- Health and Wellness activities
Apply today and learn more
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement.
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