Engageseniortherapy
Physical Therapist Assistant
Bedford, NH . Posted 2 months ago
The role
You will assist physical therapists in providing direct patient care to seniors at assisted living facilities. You will help patients with walking, transferring, and dressing while following treatment plans.
What you will do
- Assist physical therapists in providing direct patient care, according to the therapist’s treatment plan
- Assist patients, as necessary with walking, transferring, and dressing
- Conduct therapy practice within defined standards of care
- Communicate effectively with other professionals and support staff
- Adhere to company policies, procedures, quality improvement, safety, and infection control standards
- Deliver care at one or more assisted living locations
- Educate patients and families on home exercise programs and strategies
- Document patient care services in compliance with state and facility standards using EMR
- Enhance professional growth through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings, and workshops
Required qualifications
- Completion of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
- Active Physical Therapist Assistant license
- Passion for delivering quality, evidence-based patient care
- An interest in working with the senior population
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Superior customer service and interpersonal communication skills
- Drive to continually learn and grow
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling
- Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance
- Four weeks of PTO plus 6 paid holidays annually
- 401(k) with a match
- Bonus incentive plan
- Continuing education reimbursement
- Access to unlimited online CEUs through MedBridge
- Career growth with opportunities to advance to leadership roles or other specialized areas
- Specialized geriatric-focused mentorship programs
About the company
Engage Senior Therapy provides on-site physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy services to senior living communities across New England. It is a member of Fusion Physical Therapy Partners.