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LE001 Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Inc.
Physical Therapy Assistant
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What they do
A Physical Therapy Assistant assists physical therapists to help patients with disabling injuries or conditions improve their range of motion and manage their pain. Helps patients learn exercises and teaches them to use therapeutic equipment. Works in the office of a physical therapist or in a healthcare facility.
$63,647 / year median in Massachusetts
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40- Carry's out treatment plans for in and/or out patients of all age groups under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
Required Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience:
New clinicians considered Excellent communication skills Follows practice guidelines Able to interpret patient status and adapt treatment plan accordingly; communicate patient issues directly with treating therapist Able to use a computer Able to prioritize work tasks Able to treat wide variety of diagnoses Able to communicate with interdisciplinary care team membersPreferred Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience:
Prior hospital settingEducational Requirements:
Graduate of an accredited Associates Degree programLicense/Certification:
MA License CPR Age Specific Criteria:
Ability to effectively communicate to all age levels served within the scope of the position/assigned areas. Ability toMeet Job Performance Expectations:
Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, with or without a reasonable accommodation.Salary Range:
$28.32- 43.45
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- Sturdy Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. There is no discrimination because of race, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or disability. Current Sturdy Health Employees
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