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South Shore Health

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United States , Rockland

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29.04 - 38.31 USD / Hour
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Job Description:

In collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, provides therapeutic services as part of the rehabilitation process, under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.

Job Responsibility:

  • Provides appropriate and comprehensive treatments in accordance with established departmental and discipline specific standards of care and practice and within insurance parameters as required
  • Implements patient care using evidence based practice
  • Practices within the legal boundaries of Massachusetts license and other professional and governmental agencies
  • Directs other licensed and non-licensed personnel as required
  • Follows the organization’s infection control standards
  • Maintains patient safety practices throughout all instances of patient care
  • Implements appropriate treatment interventions based on established goals and plan of care
  • Provides patient education and/or home exercise program as necessary
  • Interacts with patients and family in a compassionate manner
  • Supports South Shore Health and department mission, vision and values
  • Adheres to South Shore Health policies and procedures
  • Follows department standards for completing all documentation and charge entry
  • Writes clear and complete documentation that reflects the patient’s current status and ongoing needs
  • Adheres to all South Shore Health and department guidelines and standards for documentation regarding timeliness, accuracy and completeness
  • Takes responsibility to provide accuracy during handoff
  • Accurately performs all aspects of charge capture
  • Strives to meet 100% productivity standard for primary area(s)
  • Possesses a willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology and procedures
  • Accurately uses all software applications as needed for job performance
  • Communicates effectively with staff, peers, colleagues, patients and family members in all manners of communication
  • Appropriately uses all forms of South Shore Health communication in accordance with standard practices
  • Responds in a timely manner when feedback is requested
  • Assumes responsibility for maintaining ongoing professional development
  • Embraces change in clinical practice based on evolving advances in evidence
  • Demonstrates willingness to provide supervision of clinical students
  • Demonstrates awareness of performance initiatives and incorporates them into practice
  • Establishes and strives to achieve annual goals
  • Takes advantage of learning opportunities for professional growth
  • Maintain a professional and appropriate manner of conversation
  • Maintain composure during stressful situations
  • Complete clinical and non-clinical tasks as well as assigned activities according to policies, practice guidelines and assigned deadlines
  • Utilize critical thinking and problem solving in day to day operations as well as in emergent situations
  • Communicates appropriately and effectively following chain of command
  • Demonstrates dependability and flexibility in meeting the scheduling needs of the department
  • Demonstrates willingness to identify and/or assume activities relative to the developmental needs of the Health System or department
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • Associates degree from accredited physical therapy assistant school
  • One (1) year clinical experience preferred
  • rehabilitation experience desirable
  • Maintain active Physical Therapy Assistant license to practice in Massachusetts
  • BLS - Basic Life Support

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 20, 2026

Expiration:
April 24, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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