Physical Therapy Assistant - outpatient

About the role

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Our Lexington location is looking for a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team of highly passionate physical and occupational therapists with the goal of providing exceptional care to our wide variety of patients.

Responsibilities

• Treatment Planning and Intervention
• Safely and effectively implements the treatment intervention.
• Applies sound clinical judgment and skill.
• Engages a high degree of patient motivation and cooperation in treatment, as evidenced by patient compliance with treatment intervention.
• Provides patient/family education during therapy and in preparation for discharge.
• Patient Care Documentation
• Thoroughly and accurately maintains all medical record documentation in accordance with the department policy and procedures.
• Documents daily treatment notes in the medical record according to the standards defined in the department policy and procedure.
• Productivity/Statistics
• Maintains department standards for productivity.
• Delegates tasks to support staff when appropriate.
• Completes daily statistics in accordance with the department policy.
• Applies a thorough knowledge of Quality Improvement Initiatives within the department and organization, and assists in data collection.
• Training, Education, and Information Sharing
• Attends internal and external educational programs and reads appropriate professional journals, in order to maintain and enhance Physical Therapy Assistant skills and clinical outcomes.
• Shares knowledge and skills with co-workers.
• Organizational Requirements
• Maintains strict adherence to the Lahey Clinic Confidentiality Policy.
• Incorporates Lahey Clinic Guiding Principles, Mission Statement and Goals into daily activities.
• Complies with all Lahey Clinic Policies.
• Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and Lahey Clinic.
• Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.
• Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service standards.
• Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
• Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education.
• Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department.

Requirements

• Education: Associates Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Licensure, Certification, Registration: Active MA Physical Therapy Assistant License.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Knowledge of Physical Therapy Assistant theory and practice.
• Ability to observe and record symptoms, reactions and progress.
• Skilled in critical judgement and critical thinking.
• Ability to effectively communicate medical information, test results, diagnoses and/or proposed treatment in a manner that may be easily understood by the patient.
• Clear and effective oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Physical Therapy services, facilities and equipment.
• Proficient in the use of a pc and a variety of electronic systems and databases used for scheduling, data collection, reporting, communication, and other relevant activities.
• Ability to determine individual patient needs.
• Skill in maintaining patient medical record.
• Knowledge of range of therapy methods and techniques.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Ability to use independent judgement and to manage and impart confidential information.

Experience

• Requires at least one year of experience typically gained in a healthcare or related environment.

Pay Range

$30.20 - $40.65