Baystate Health
Location
Longmeadow, Massachusetts
Salary
$25 - $39 / HOUR
The Physical Therapy Assistant will perform various physical therapy activities under the direction of a licensed physical therapist, executing treatment plans and documenting patient progress. They will also provide information to patients and assist with operational procedures within the department.
Candidates must be graduates from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program and possess a Massachusetts Physical Therapy Assistant Licensure. New graduates are welcome to apply, and Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association is required.
Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program Massachusetts Physical Therapy Assistant Licensure American Heart Association BLS Provider CPR New grads welcome to apply We strive to be the place where we can help you build the career you deserve – apply today – YOU belong at Baystate! OUR COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range shown above considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role. For more information, please visit us online at: baystatehealthjobs.com or interact with us socially at facebook.com/BaystateCareers or on Twitter @BaystateCareers. All correspondence can be directed to recruiter: Melanie.Bischoff@baystatehealth.org Summary: Under the direction of a licensed physical therapist, performs a variety of physical therapy activities to assist in the treatment of patients. Executes plans of care established by a physical therapist and communicates changes in patient status in a timely manner. Adheres to standards of practice and follows policy and procedures to ensure safe and effective patient treatments and functional outcomes. Incumbent is expected to perform other similar duties as assigned. Management has the right to change or add to the job responsibilities at any time. Job Responsibilities: 1) Provides treatment and follows up clients on an inpatient, outpatient basis. Provides age-appropriate care to patients as assigned. Demonstrated knowledge of developmental stages for the following age groups (infant/child, adolescence, adult and older, geriatrics) . 2) Applies treatment plan to patients within established procedures and time frames, as determined by each discipline. 3) Completes necessary documentation to comply with professional standards department procedures for initial consult, progress notes, clinical conference notes, and dictate reports 4) Provides information to patients, families, caregivers, and other health care personnel involved with patient management 5) Provides information to patients, families, caregivers, and other health care personnel involved with patient management. 6) Completes department operational procedures, including scheduling, billing, equipment usage, time-off requests and caseload coverage assignments. 7) Demonstrates relevant knowledge and application of clinical skills in treatment of patients. 8) Meets productivity expectations as determined by the department standards. 9) Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations 10) Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols 11) Conveys information obtained from continuing education programs to staff by developing and conducting in-service training programs as well as participate in research article reviews and community programs. 12) Assists with on-the-job orientation and training for student interns Skills and Competencies: 1) Entry Level PTA skills, Physiological Knowledge, Health Promotion and Maintenance, Creating a Safe, Effective Environment, Motivating Others, Legal Compliance, Quality Focus, Bedside Manner, Clinical Skills, Pain Management, Persistence, Energy Level Education: Associates Degree (Required) Certifications: Basic Life Support - American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart AssociationAmerican Heart Association, Physical Therapy Assistant - OtherOtherOther Compensation Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees. Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum $25.26 - $31.30 - $39.83 Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. About Baystate Health Baystate Health (BH) is one of New England’s leading and largest integrated health care organizations, serving a population of nearly one million people throughout western New England. With roots dating back to the founding of Springfield City Hospital in 1873, Baystate Health has been providing high-quality and compassionate health care in western Massachusetts for more than 145 years. With more than 12,000 employees, a medical staff of nearly 3,100 physicians, and a net patient service revenue of more than $1.4 billion, the ever-growing health system includes five Massachusetts hospitals and the Baystate Mary Lane Outpatient Center in Ware: Baystate Medical Center in Springfield Baystate Children’s Hospital (located at Baystate Medical Center) Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer Baystate Noble Hospital in Westfield
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