Physical Therapy Assistant - Full-time / Part-time

This is a PER DIEM opening. Genesis Rehabilitation Services is looking for remarkable Physical Therapy Assistants in Peabody, MA! At Genesis Rehabilitation Services, you can really care for your patients -- and your thoughts, opinions and expertise will always be respected. Our benefits package is outstanding. And our regular shifts help you balance your career and your personal life. Genesis HealthCare is one of the nation's largest skilled nursing care providers with more than 400 skilled nursing centers and assisted living residences in 28 states nationwide. Genesis also supplies rehabilitation therapy to over 1,500 healthcare providers in 46 states. And right now, we have opportunities near you. So apply today. For a remarkable PTA, it's a remarkable opportunity. POSITION SUMMARY: The Physical Therapist Assistant implements physical therapy programs and provides physical therapy treatments to customers to facilitate increased independence and functioning under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist. RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES: 1. Implements customer's individualized treatment plan as defined by the primary Physical Therapist; 2. Provides individualized physical therapy treatments including modalities and exercises; 3. Acts as an assistant to the Physical Therapist when the Physical Therapist is performing tests, evaluations, and complex procedures; 4. Organizes and facilitates treatment groups in consultation with the physical therapist; 5. Instructs customers, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the physical therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Physical Therapist; 6. Works with other members of the rehabilitation team to develop programs and activities consistent with the needs and capabilities of each customer; 7. Maintains appropriate and timely customer and non-customer documentation for all customers treated; 8. Attends and contributes to customer care, staffing and other required meetings as a representative of physical therapy, under the direction of the physical therapist; 9. Cleans, maintains, identifies, and reports the need for repair of equipment, as necessary; 10. Puts Customer Service First: Ensures that customers and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights. PTA1

Qualifications:

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program certified by the American Physical Therapy Association. 2. Licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required by the state of practice. Genesis HealthCare, LLC and all affiliated entities are proud to practice Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action. Genesis provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, actual or perceived disability, marital status, genetic information, amnesty, or status as covered veterans in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Genesis takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and covered veterans.

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