Physical Therapist Assistant PD- Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital TCU

**Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital - Bradford

Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA) - 20 bed Transitional Care Unit

MUST be a licensed LPTA

Per Diem: $40-$43**

$5 weekend differential

__Primary Responsibilities:__

• Function independently and implement appropriate treatment and plans according to patient diagnosis and status under the direction of a registered PT.
• Complete documentation (flow sheets, weekly progress notes, discharge summaries) and statistics on a timely basis.
• Delegates appropriate duties to physical therapy assistants, aides and supportive personnel.
• Coordinates and organizes a full treatment caseload.
• Attends and reports at team conferences (TC), treating team conferences (TTC) and family team conferences (FTC).
• Seeks to provide or enhance staff, patient and family education through continuing education courses/seminars and review of current relevant literature.

__Prerequisites:__

• Associates degree in physical therapy from an APTA accredited program.
• Current licensure by the Board of Allied Health Professionals, Commonwealth of Massachusetts or application for the same.
• APTA in Massachusetts and/or New Hampshire chapter of APTA membership preferred.
• Certification in BLS of Adult, Child and Infant.
• Demonstrated pursuit of continuing education courses relative to the field of physical therapy.
• Knowledge, experience, and competency in dealing with adult rehabilitation and geriatric age group.

__Benefits offered for Per Diem:__

• 401k
• Paid Sick Time