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Amergis Educational Staffing is partnered with a school in Dartmouth, MA who is currently seeking a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant to work with students on a contractual basis.

Details of the Position Include:

Location: Dartmouth, MA

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 6 months to start (potential to extend)

Schedule: Monday- Thursday 8:30am-2:30pm

Requirements: MA Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant Certification

Pay Rate:

PT: Up to $65 / hour (based on experience)

PTA: Up to $50 /hour (based on experience)

Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have regarding this position. Thank you!

Gianna Zagame Educational & Healthcare Recruiter

Amergis EducationalStaffing

giazagame@amergis.com | (781) 657-0203

110 2nd Avenue , Needham, MA 02494

The Physical Therapy Assistant provides physical therapy services, including treatment, implementation, and documentation, under the direction of the Physical Therapist and in accordance with the physician’s plan of care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides physical therapy according to the direction and supervision of the Physical Therapist and in accordance with the physician’s plan of care according to state regulations

• Treats students to help relieve pain, develops or restores function, and maintains Amergisum functional mobility and performance

• Continues to assess the students environment safety risks and equipment needs

• Directs and aids students in active, passive and resistive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, functional gait and balance training, transfer activities, and prosthetic training

• Instructs care and use of assistive mobility devices, braces and prosthetic or orthotic devices

• Utilizes physical agents, including but not limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage

• Cleans and maintains equipment used in the field in accordance with manufactures directions

• Instructs and educates student, family, and/or caregivers in the use of and care of therapeutic appliances

• Reports reaction(s) to treatment or change(s) in condition to physician, District Nurse and/or Director of Clinical Services or designee, and Physical Therapist

• Identifies students and family/caregiver needs for other supportive services and notifies Physical

• Therapist, District Nurse and Director of Clinical Services as applicable

• Maintains communication with the district and other personnel caring for the student to assure that their efforts effectively complement each other and support the objectives outlined in the plan of care

• Prepares and submits clinical progress-summaries based on the progress toward goals and responses to treatment

• Participates in care conferences, meetings and in-service education, as applicable

• According to knowledge level, may provide in-service education programs for other disciplines as necessary

• Participates in quarterly medical record review, as applicable

• Provides/submits accurate and timely documentation that is consistent with the plan of care and district requirements

• Complies with applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations regarding professional standards and practice standards

  Minimum Requirements:

• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of practice

• One (1) year of prior professional Physical Therapy Assistant experience preferred.

• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice

• Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable

• Current CPR if applicable

• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site

• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements

• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required

• Computer proficiency required

• Must be at least 18 years of age

  Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) savings plan

• Awards and recognition programs

  *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

  About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.