Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Fall River Health Services is seeking a compassionate and motivated Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our team.

Under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, the PTA provides therapeutic interventions that help patients improve mobility, regain independence, and achieve their individual rehabilitation goals.

This position provides an opportunity to work with patients across a variety of ages and conditions, including developmental deficits, physical injuries, and illness.

The ideal candidate is a team player who is organized, compassionate, dependable, and committed to providing high-quality patient care.

Job Summary The Physical Therapy Assistant carries out therapeutic treatments and interventions established by the Physical Therapist to assist in the rehabilitation and restoration of physical function.

The PTA provides individualized care based on patient needs, promotes safety and independence, and works collaboratively with patients, families, caregivers, providers, and other members of the healthcare team.

Reports To: Licensed Physical Therapist Supervisory Responsibilities: None Travel: As needed based on business needs Key Responsibilities Provide direct therapeutic care to patients and teach rehabilitation techniques to patients and caregivers to promote independence, safety, and optimal functional outcomes.Provide preventive and rehabilitative physical therapy interventions based on individual patient needs and age-specific considerations.Perform treatments within the scope of PTA practice, applicable state and federal regulations, professional standards, and organizational policies.Assist with implementing and revising patient plans of care based on assessments, ongoing reassessment, medical history, diagnosis, physician orders, expected outcomes, and patient goals.Perform or monitor treatments involving physical agents and therapeutic equipment, such as heat, water, electrical muscle stimulation, ultrasound, and whirlpool therapy, as appropriate and within established guidelines.Monitor patient progress and communicate significant clinical findings, changes in condition, and other concerns to the Physical Therapist, physician, patient, family, and other members of the healthcare team as appropriate.Develop and provide appropriate patient and caregiver education to support continued progress and safe participation in rehabilitation programs.Complete thorough, timely, accurate, and compliant documentation of all skilled and medically necessary services.Ensure documentation and care provided meet applicable Medicare, Medicaid, state, federal, accreditation, insurance, payer, and organizational requirements.Maintain strict confidentiality of patient and organizational information.Participate in quality improvement initiatives, staff meetings, case conferences, and required training and in-service programs.Conduct PTA and Home Health Aide supervisory visits, when applicable...