What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant for fulltime, part time or per diem hours position at Fairhaven Healthcare Center Lowell MA?
Job Summary
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Physical Therapist Assistant, where you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care across diverse settings. In this energetic and rewarding position, you will assist licensed physical therapists in implementing treatment plans, promoting recovery, and improving patients’ mobility and quality of life. Your expertise will help facilitate healing and foster independence for patients of all ages, from pediatrics to geriatrics. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills in physiotherapy while making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with licensed physical therapists to develop and execute personalized care plans tailored to each patient’s needs.
- Assist in administering therapeutic interventions such as trigger point therapy, manual therapy, and modalities to reduce pain and improve function.
- Monitor patient progress, document responses to treatments, and communicate updates to the healthcare team.
- Support patients during exercises, mobility activities, and functional training both in inpatient hospital settings and outpatient clinics.
- Educate patients and their families on post-treatment care, discharge planning, and home health strategies to ensure continued recovery.
- Maintain accurate medical terminology records, update patient charts, and adhere to all safety protocols related to anatomy knowledge and physiology.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings focused on discharge planning, care coordination, and optimizing patient outcomes.
Experience
- Prior experience working in inpatient or outpatient physiotherapy environments is highly preferred.
- Skilled nursing facility experience or home health care background is advantageous for understanding diverse patient needs.
- Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and orthopedics enhances your effectiveness in this role.
- Experience with pediatrics or geriatrics is desirable for delivering age-specific therapies.
- Familiarity with acute care settings and clinic experience supports seamless integration into our multidisciplinary teams.
- Proven ability to implement care plans involving trigger point therapy, outpatient treatments, or orthopedic rehabilitation is a plus.
- Strong commitment to patient care combined with excellent communication skills will help you thrive in this energetic role. Embark on a fulfilling career where your skills directly impact lives! We are dedicated to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training opportunities while fostering a lively team environment committed to excellence in physiotherapy care.
Pay: $35.00 - $43.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $35 - $43