Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant

HopeHealth is seeking an experienced Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for its affiliate HopeHealth Community VNA.

This position is headquartered in Attleboro, MA.

The Home Care Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) will perform treatment and provide exercise instruction and patient education aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's wellbeing while following the established plan of care.

This is a full-time, 40-hours per week, day shift position that is eligible for benefits.

This team has opportunities in the following geographical areas

• Easton
• Mansfield
• Norton
• Plainville

What will you do?

• Contribute to physical therapist's effectiveness by identifying patient care issues; providing information and commentary; recommending options and courses of action; implementing Physical Therapy directives.
• Assess abnormal conditions by reviewing physical therapist's interpretations of patient evaluations and test results.
• Document patient care services by charting in electronic health record.
• Perform therapeutic procedures by administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily living activities; and in using supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
• Secures positive clinical and quality outcomes according to state and national benchmarks.
• Case management and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Participate in oncall, weekend, and holiday rotations as needed.
• Facilitate and participate in weekly case conferences.

What are the qualifications for this job?

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program
• Currently licensed to practice as a registered Physical Therapy Assistant in Massachusetts
• Dually licensed in Massachusetts and Rhode Island preferred
• Minimum 1-year experience as a physical therapist assistant.
• Home care experience preferred
• Current/valid driver's license and automobile.
• Experience in use of Electronic Medical Record

What are the job benefits?

For your health and peace of mind:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Pre-tax flexible spending account for healthcare and dependent care
• Disability coverage
• Discounts on voluntary insurance programs
• Life and long-term-disability insurance
• Mileage reimbursement

For your wellbeing:

• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• A caring culture that supports your wellbeing

For your career:

• A robust orientation programs
• Educational assistance
• Reimbursement for certifications
• HopeHealth Clinical Education Lab (continuing education)

Discover a career that transforms lives – including yours.

At HopeHealth, health care is more than a career choice. It’s a calling.

You can see it in our incredible team, who are as compassionate as they are talented.

You can see it in the trust that our patients and families place in us every day.

And you can see it in our values – as a health care organization, and as an employer. At HopeHealth, we care deeply about every life we touch, including yours.

We’re committed to giving employees the support they need to not only excel at their jobs, but to love what they do.

Join us, and you’ll be part of a team that inspires you, a workplace that invests in you, and a mission that brings hope and dignity to patients and families every day.

HopeHealth is a not-for-profit market leader serving communities in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

About Our Team

At HopeHealth, we share a heartfelt commitment to helping patients live safely and independently at home. Join our team, and you'll find:

• No two days are the same. You'll feel professionally rewarded in an exciting and dynamic work environment and be part of delivering innovative and cutting-edge specialty services.
• Your expertise and unique perspective will be valued. In our inclusive work culture, our employees are free to work autonomously while feeling authentic support from their team. You’ll experience the mutual respect, collaboration and trust of a healthcare team that’s committed to going above and beyond for every patient – and for every member of the team.
• A flexible work schedule and generous benefits. You’ll have the ability to work with scheduling flexibility designed to maximize your work/life balance. Benefits include competitive compensation package, health care coverage, education reimbursement, and an employer-match retirement plan.

HopeHealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

HopeHealth is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workspace. We believe that attracting, developing, and empowering exceptional people will allow us to continue to deliver the best care for our patients and families.

All qualified individuals – inclusive of race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, and ability – are warmly welcome at HopeHealth.