Physical Therapy Assistant - Milford Outpatient Rehab

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​Job Description: 

Physical Therapy Assistant for the Milford Outpatient Rehab Department locating inside Hampshire Hills Athletic Club | 32 hours a week on days with 2 nights until 7pm required. Schedule otherwise flexible.

3+ years’ experience in outpatient orthopedics.

Rehabilitation Services – Outpatient

Elliot Rehabilitation Services outpatient department consists of 8 clinics across the greater Manchester area. We offer physical, occupational and speech services across a multitude of specializations including orthopedics, neurological, pelvic floor, vestibular, geriatrics, pediatrics and oncology. We offer a multitude of educational opportunities to promote clinical growth and support staff with dedicated documentation time, mentorship programs and involvement in department projects. We encourage a culture of learning and process improvement while providing high quality, evidence-based therapy leading to positive patient outcomes.

Elliot Health Systems Physical Therapy Clinic was Union Leader Readers’ Choice “GOLD” Medal Recipient for 2022

DNV Accreditation with IOS 9001 certification

DNV Orthopedic Center of Excellence

We offer:

• Career Advancement – Clinical ladder opportunities
• Direct mentoring of new graduates
• Fully integrated EMR system (EPIC)
• Medbridge subscription for all clinical staff and integrated HEP within EMR
• Board certification reimbursement
• Continuing Education Reimbursement up to $4000 a year for full time employees

About The job

The role of the physical therapy assistant (PTA) within Elliot Health System is focused on the delivery of rehabilitative services. The PTA implements specific treatment programs for patients under the direction of the physical therapist and in collaboration with the health care team and according to the principles and practices of physical therapy.

What You’ll Do

• Follows the physical therapy Plan of Care in providing skilled services to referred patients.

• Addresses completion of goals and recommends the physical therapist update the treatment plan, as applicable. Reviews short and long terms goals and their specific time frames.

• Assesses status of patient in relation to current plan of treatment and goals, communicating status either verbally or in writing to primary therapist and referrer, as well as other clinicians involved in the patient’s care.

• Performs treatments within scope of practice effectively and efficiently, to promote optimal functional outcome and attainment of patient centered goals.

• Instructs patient, family member(s), and other essential personnel in the use of home medical equipment as well as adaptive devices and the implementation of the home program.

• Works in collaboration with aides, and other essential personnel, in the implementation and revision of the Physical Therapy Plan of Care.

• Assists in establishing and implementing discharge plan.

• Documents assessments, treatment methods, communications with others, progress notes, home programs, discharge plans, and discharge summary. Submits charges for all services.

What You’ll Need

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program with a minimum Associates Degree required. Licensed as a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) by the state of NH Physical Therapy Governing Board Required. CPR certification required. 3+ years’ experience in outpatient orthopedics.

What Elliot Health System Has to Offer

• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Multiple onsite gym locations with FREE access for employees (plus yoga, personal training and more)

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Work Shift: 

32 hours a week on days with 2 nights till 7pm required. Flexible schedule otherwise.

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