What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant position at croihealth?
Why Croí Health?
Croí Health is a mission-driven, non-profit organization providing home health, palliative, hospice, and wellness services across 27 communities, from Milton to Plymouth. Consistently earning five-star CMS ratings, we lead with innovation, quality, and heart.
Join us and make a difference every day—because here, caring is more than what we do, it’s who we are.
What will you be doing:
You will work collaboratively with the Physical Therapist to provide physical therapy services to patients in their homes. You need to have strong communication skills for effective patient care management between the PT and PTA.
Pay rate: 35/hr. Commensurate with experience
What we’re looking for in you:
- Current Massachusetts Physical Therapy Assistant License in good standing.
- 2 years of PTA experience required.
- Prior homecare experience preferred.
- Strong clinical assessment skills and the ability to prioritize and triage patients.
- Exceptional communication skills and the ability to work within a team structure
- Excellent organizational skills and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and understanding of how to access resources for patients.
- Strong computer skills.
- Ability to work full-time
What's in it for you?
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Company paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
- Generous Paid Time Off Package
- 401 (k) match program
- Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship Program
- Mileage Reimbursement (in field positions only)
Croí Health complies with applicable federal and state civil rights laws and does not discriminate, exclude people or treat them less favorably because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), sex (including sex characteristics, including intersex traits, pregnancy, or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity and sex stereotypes), age, disability (including mental illness and substance abuse disorders), genetic material, veteran status, communicable disease, natural or protective hairstyles or any combination, thereof with regard to admission, access to treatment or employment.
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