Perm - Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) #C-PTA-8574399

Summary:

• Ref #: C-PTA-8574399.
• Profession: Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA).
• Job Type: Full-time.
• Location: Pittsfield, MA.
• Start Date: ASAP.
• Schedule:, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM.

Requirements:

• Valid Physical Therapy Assistant state license or proof of eligibility.
• Must have a valid driver's license or reliable transportation.

Responsibilities:

• Attend and contribute to patient care, staffing conferences, and other required meetings as a representative of physical therapy, under the direction of the physical therapist.
• Adhere to department and patient treatment schedules, clinical and billing documentation requirements, and work-related meetings.
• Collaborate with the rehabilitation team to implement programs and activities tailored to each patient's needs and capabilities.
• Assist the Physical Therapist with tests, evaluations, and complex procedures.
• Instruct patients, families, and caregivers in physical therapy techniques under the Physical Therapist's supervision.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation for all treated patients.
• Clean, maintain, identify, and report equipment needing repair.
• Ensure patients and families receive high-quality, compassionate care, recognizing their individual needs and rights.
• Implement individualized treatment plans as established by the primary Physical Therapist.
• Individualized physical therapy treatments include therapeutic exercises for aerobic capacity, balance, coordination, flexibility, gait improvement, neuromotor development, relaxation, strength building, and endurance enhancement, alongside functional training, manual therapy, airway clearance techniques, integumentary repair, electrotherapeutic, physical agent, and mechanical modalities use, health education, fall risk interventions, and chronic disease management education.
• Other duties assigned by Management.

Adelphi Medical Staffing is a nationwide recruiting firm that focuses on sourcing locums, per diems, travel nurses and allied health, and non-clinical professionals for private and government facilities. We aim to place skilled providers in facilities where they can provide the most value while contributing to both providers and facility growth and success.For our providers, our recruiters are committed to supporting your requests, ensuring that you're compensated at market value, and ensuring you are placed where you can build your career while maintaining a constant line of communication with updates along the recruitment process. At Adelphi, it is not just about filling vacancies but providing opportunities to expand and achieve your professional goals. Adelphi is rapidly becoming the premier choice in staffing, as we daily add numerous job opportunities for our professionals and provide you with the best option for your next career step. For our clients, we understand the widespread shortage of healthcare and skilled workers who can provide high-level care and output, and that is why we promise to provide our clients with the best-fit candidates for their facilities. As we provide our recruitment and placement services, we recognize the importance of relationships in the industry and aim to maintain a successful and long-lasting working relationship with our clients and the people they serve.