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Physical Therapy AssistantMass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals 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.Job SummaryAs 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.Essential FunctionsObserve patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on their responses and progress and provide results to physical therapist in person or through progress notesFit patients for orthopedic braces, prostheses, or supportive devices, such as crutches as needed per siteInstructs patients and their families in appropriate exercise program and in use of equipmentClean work area and check and store equipment after treatmentConfer with physical therapy staff or others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, or coordinating treatmentDocument treatments and notes as neededQualificationsEducationAssociate's Degree Physical Therapy Assistant requiredLicenses and CredentialsPhysical Therapist Assistant (MA)Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver's License preferredBasic Life Support (BLS Certification) - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferredExperienceExperience completing internship or apprenticeship program preferredKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesCommunicating 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.Physical RequirementsStanding Frequently (34-66%)Walking Frequently (34-66%)Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbsPushing Occasionally (3-33%)Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)Balancing Frequently (34-66%)Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)Reaching Frequently (34-66%)Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)Feeling Constantly (67-100%)Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)Talking Constantly (67-100%)Hearing Constantly (67-100%)Remote TypeOnsiteWork Location57 Prospect StreetScheduled Weekly Hours40Employee TypeRegularWork ShiftDay (United States of America)Pay Range$22.22 - $31.71/HourlyGrade5
Worksite address
nantucket, MA, 02554, US
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