Job Description:
- Role: Physical Therapy Assistant
- Salary: $62,000-$76,000
- Main Office Location: Stoneham, MA
- Service Area: Watertown, Waltham, Belmont Arlington, Lexington, Burlington areas.
- Schedule: Monday - Friday
- Job Type: Full Time
Qualifications:
- Possess a degree as a physical therapist approved by an accredited organization.
- A minimum of two years of relevant experience as a physical therapist assistant, with preference given to those with community/home health experience is desirable.
- Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as organizational abilities.
- Maintain current BLS CPR certification.
- Possess a valid driver's license and own a reliable, insured vehicle.
Responsibilities:
- Provide physical therapy services to patients in accordance with a written physician's plan of care and the state Physical Therapy Practice Act. This includes assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, evaluating the home environment, and determining the potential for rehabilitation, including muscle strength, mobility, gait, and range of motion.
- Initiate and develop individualized physical therapy programs for patients while also instructing other personnel and/or family/caregiver members involved in the patient's care. Actively participate in case conferences to ensure a comprehensive and coordinated treatment approach.
- Instruct patients and their families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances and, when necessary, train patients in the use of prosthetic devices. Additionally, provide in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
- Participate in discharge planning for patients, identifying their ongoing needs and referring them to other home health services as required.
- Prepare and submit clinical progress summaries based on the achievement of goals, following the guidelines set forth by the Organization policy.
- Offer physical therapy assistant consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated, and actively engage in the peer consultation process to enhance the overall quality of care.
What We Offer:
- 3 weeks PTO annually accrued and 1 week paid sick time!
- Paid Federal Holidays (8 observed annually)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical (Choice of HMO/PPO), Dental, Principal Vision and Life insurance
- 100% company-paid short-term disability coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax accounts available for healthcare and dependent care expenses
- Reduced Electronic Documentation Time!
- Professional Development & Training Opportunities
- Employee Assistance & Benefits Support through Bennie
- Voluntary Benefits including supplemental life, accident, and disability insurance
- Free Snack Bar in Office!
Pathways Healthcare is committed to providing exceptional care to our patients and fostering a positive work environment for our team members. If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives and possess the required qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!
About Us:
Pathways Healthcare is a leading, physician- and nurse practitioner-led home health and hospice organization, committed to redefining recovery through comprehensive, patient-centered care. Our innovative Medical Rehabilitation Program offers a meaningful alternative to institutional rehab, helping people heal at home, with dignity and purpose.
As one of the first home health agencies to adopt AI-assisted documentation, we're investing in tools that give our clinicians time back – saving 5 to 10 hours per week! We have made a deliberate decision not to raise our productivity expectations, so the patients and clinicians win in the end. Technology handles the paperwork and your clinical judgment stays at the center of every note!
We are proud to have ranked in Boston Globe's Best Places to Work in Massachusetts and USA Today's Top Places to Work in the United States since 2023!